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My pregnant dog is sick and not eating. Can I give her dextrose?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 9 months and 7 days old

My pregnant dog is sick, can i give her a dextrose powder? shes not eating :(

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 16th, 2018

Dextrose powder will not help her if she is sick, if she is vomiting and not eating you will need to take her to the vet ASAP, the fact that she is pregnant makes things a little more complicated when it comes to giving medications.

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