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My dog just mated and ate dewormer. Is it safe for pregnancy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old

just.mated my dog and was giving my other dog worming tablets and the mated one came ate it I know pregnant bitches are not supposed to have the worming tablets I'm so worried

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on February 1st, 2018

Since the mating just happened, this shouldn't cause any problems at all - there are no developing puppies yet, since the sperm and egg haven't had time to meet and start dividing. So no need to worry about this :)

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