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Is zinc supplement safe for my dog? What's the right dosage?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bearded Collie | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 35 lbs

How much zinc should I give my bearded collie daily? She weighs 16.1 kg

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on May 19th, 2019

If Molly is on a balanced commercial dog food, then she shouldn’t need any supplemental vitamins or minerals. Some skin conditions can be improved by adding zinc, but this needs to be prescribed by the attending veterinarian since higher levels of zinc are toxic to dogs.

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