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Can spirulina boost my French Bulldog puppy's immune system?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 20 days old

My french bulldog puppy is almost 12 weeks and would like to know how much spirulina powder we can gave him to boost is immune system as he still have a cough for long.

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 21st, 2019

There aren’t any studies that show this is effective, so I can’t tell you a dose. If you choose to use it, use your best judgement on the amount. Probiotics made for pets would be a better immune booster, in my opinion.

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