Vitamin C
51 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
51
Total Reports
7
Deaths Reported
1370.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Vitamin C
Administration Routes
OralUnknownSubcutaneousIntravenous
Species Affected
Dog 42
Human 5
Cat 4
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 9
Unknown 5
Domestic Shorthair 3
Spaniel (unspecified) 2
Dog (unknown) 2
Spitz - German Pomeranian 2
Poodle - Standard 2
Retriever - Golden 2
Shepherd Dog - German 2
Schnauzer - Miniature 1
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 12
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 9
Emesis 6
Diarrhoea 6
Elevated liver enzymes 6
Other abnormal test result NOS 5
Anorexia 5
Depression 5
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 4
Death 4
Dehydration 4
Itching 4
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
20 (39.2%)
Outcome Unknown
16 (31.4%)
Ongoing
6 (11.8%)
Died
4 (7.8%)
Euthanized
3 (5.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (3.9%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.