Is it okay to give fish oil supplement to pregnant dog?

Updated On April 29th, 2018

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 1 year and 3 months old | 40 lbs

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

As long as the particular product is low in heavy metals (most human grade and veterinary brands are), then a fish oil supplement can be given. The high levels of DHA in fish oil may be beneficial to pre-natal development.

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