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My pregnant dog is limping. Can I give her pain medicine safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 2 months old | 110.2311 lbs

My dog is 60 days pregnant and her front leg is paining I guess because she is limping . Can I give her painkillers medicine ? Her nails are too big .

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 8th, 2019

You cannot give Rimi any human pain medications. Many are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. Plus with her being pregnant, she can only have certain pain meds. You need to take her into a vet now to get safe pain medications.

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