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What medications or care does my dog need after having puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | spayed | 70 lbs

Hai, my Rottweiler has given birth to 6 young puppies. I actually dont know what all medicines should i provide her during nursing period

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on July 19th, 2017

You should not administer any medications to a nursing mother unless prescribed by your vet. Ensure she is fed a good quality, mother and puppy food for the next 6-8weeks and deworm mother and puppies at2, 4 and 6weeks of age

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