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Could Entederm for ear infection harm my pregnant dog's puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 1 month old | 68 lbs

We bred our six-year-old yellow lab about 30 days ago and all signs so far point to her being pregnant! I noticed the other day that she had a bit of an ear infection so I cleaned her ear and applied a dose of Entederm left over from a previous infection. Only after I applied did I realize the risks for a pregnant dogs! Ugh. I haven’t given her anything since and obviously wont again until I see a vet, but what are the chances I’ve risked her pregnancy via this one topical does in her ear?

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 27th, 2018

I think the chances that the pregnancy will be affected by a single dose are unlikely. It may be best to stick with the ear cleaning solution until you can have Runtski examined by a vet to see if she needs the medications.

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