Are vitamin injections safe for my pregnant dog during pregnancy?

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is it safe to give vitamin injection to pregnant dogs? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 50 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It's not recommend to give pregnant dogs supplements during pregnancy as it can lead to serious problems. Excess calcium above the amount provided by a high quality diet suppresses parathyroid hormone production, and increases the bitch's risk of puerperal hypocalcemia. Excess vitamin A has been associated with congenital defects, including cleft palates. Dogs produce sufficient vitamin C of their own and do not require supplementation. Excess vitamin D may complicate the calcium mobilization ability of the bitch. I would not give Cheetah a vitamin injection. Best of luck.

Are vitamin injections safe for my pregnant dog during pregnancy?

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