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Is flea shampoo, chewables, or vaccines safe for my pregnant dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 58 lbs

Hello . Washing the pregnant dog with a anti flea shampoos is safe for her children ? What about eating chewable tablet or vaccination?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on February 1st, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It depends on the active ingredient in the shampoo, but likely no. Pyrethrins are not safe in pregnant dogs. I would contact your Vet for Fipronil products or look online. I am assuming by "children" you mean the puppies and not human children. If you want to tell me the name of the shampoo and the chewable tablet I can look in to it's safety. I do not recommend vaccinating pregnant dogs. I hope this helps!

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