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My puppy has pale gums. Is Redcell safe, or should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | unspayed | 2 years old | 3 lbs

How much redcell can my mom give me i have no pink in my gums

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on March 10th, 2018

Although puppies are often paler than adults I recommend you have Tiger fully assessed in order to determine any underlying reasons as to why he is not thriving - especially if his litter mates are less pale. Parasites, especially worms, fleas and ticks can be major contributing factors and treatments should be addressed if any of these may/are present (pups should be dewormed from 2 weeks of age and treated for fleas/ticks as soon as identified, from 48hours of age). I would also recommend a fully balanced, high density complete puppy diet such as royal canin starter mousse in preference to supplementation to ensure all his nutritional needs are being met and to avoid the risk of overdose or toxicity

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    Published on

    Redcell should only be given on the advice of your vet. If you have not taken Tiger to a vet yet for this condition, then I strongly suggest you do so as anemia in such young puppies can be fatal. If you know the reason for the pale gums (fleas for example), then als do use flea medicine such as Frontline. The problem with Redcell in such a young puppy is that there are some ingredients that can be detrimental to the development of a puppy if given in excess. Give your pup good quality puppy food and it should not need Redcell for making new blood cells

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