Dechra Veterinary Products

My CKD cat experienced a serious adverse reaction (vomiting, abdominal pain, fever) after taking EICOSA 3FF Omega 3 Snipcaps. I immediately reported the case to Dechra on May 16. They acknowledged receipt and promised to follow up with the relevant team-yet no further response ever came. A product that can trigger a systemic inflammatory response in a fragile cat should not be ignored. Veterinary pharmacovigilance is not optional. Pet owners deserve transparency and accountability from the manufacturer, especially when a health event is clearly reported. Very disappointing to see that my cat’s case, though well documented and respectfully presented, received no follow-up whatsoever.

Their Atopivet collars for cats contain lavender fragrance and their Atopivet skin drops contain Linaloon which is the essential oil of lavender (the most toxic form). I called a rep to discuss this and was told they won’t discuss it because it is “a proprietary secret”. I’m not sure how that is legal, exactly, but it doesn’t surprise me in this country. However, there is no way I will be trusting these products. The rep could only say that she “assured” me the products have been tested. How can I trust that? I’m going to state once again that all forms of lavender are toxic to cats, period. Including if they breathe it in or absorb it topically. So why even put that as a fragrance? Of all the things to scent your product with…. Edit: Our clinic no longer carries this product for the above reasons.

Yes, I agree with Gordon Emerson's comment. I spoke to a representative today, and she was very vague when I asked her about the claim that Phycox is the only animal product that contains Phycocyanin. I know for a fact that any product with AFA (the blue green algae that Phycox sources their phycocyanin from) contains phycoyanin. This means that products like THE EDGE and others whom have been selling AFA to pets for many years, also contain this compound with its anti-inflammatory and mood elevating properties. Thus, Phycox is NOT the only product with phycocyanin, as they claim in their ad. The rep hung up on me before I could finish speaking.

False claims are being made about their Phycox product being the only product that has "phycocyanin". Any product with blue-green algae in it (AFA or spirulina) naturally contains phycocyanin. It is the 'blue' part of blue-green algae that helps with inflammation, etc.

I paid 19 dollars and change for Vetrolpolycin, 3.5 g/1/8 oz. I squezed the tube, and half way through a complete collapse of the middle, finally got just a dab, small amount out for my dog. REST IS AIR, don't fill tubes, rip off! Only 1/3 full, how's your money going? $!.50 for an orange? LOUSY FILL