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Is multivitamin syrup safe for my 1-year-old Shih Tzu puppy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 16.53 lbs

Hi doctor. I have a 1yr and 1 month old shih tzu. I would like to ask how much ML of multivitamins syrup should i give to him.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 18th, 2017

It is not recommended to give puppies any multivitamins. That is because this can lead to giving him too many vitamins, thus have adverse affects on his growth. I would feed Akki a puppy formulated food, which will provide him will all the nutrients and vitamins he needs to grow.

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