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My nursing dog ate Rimadyl. Are her puppies safe if they nurse?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 50 lbs

My nursing dog ate a rimadyl. Will my puppies be ok?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 25th, 2017

No, this is definitely not OK. You need to consult with your vet about how to go about feeding the puppies until the Rimadyl will be cleared from the milk. This "clearance time" will depend on how much Rimadyl she actually ingested. This is something you need to have local consult on so please contact your vet or a local vet in your area.

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