Drugs & Medicationsfor a Lactating Bitch
Here is a list of products that are safe or not safe for lactating bitches. Avoid using most medications in pregnant and lactating (nursing) dogs. Unless it is needed to save the life of the bitch, any drug may potentally harm fetuses. Always consult with your veterinarian before administering any drug or supplement to a pregnant or nursing dog.
This list is partial and should not replace good veterinary advice. Please note that many epileptic drugs are not safe - which begs the question as to why you would be breeding this dog anyway?
| Drug | May Be Used | Do Not Use | Safety Studies in Dogs Not Available; Consult Your Veterinarian |
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| Acemannan |  |
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| Acepromazine | |
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| Acetylcysteine | Use as an antidote, only. | ||
| Activated Charcoal | |
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| Albuterol | |
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| Allopurinol | |
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| Amikacin | |
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| Aminopenicillins (Amoxicillin, Ampicillin) | |
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| Aminopentamide (Centrine) | |
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| Amitraz (Mitaban, Preventic Collars) | |
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| Amitriptyline (Elavil) | |
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| Antacids (Maalox, Milk of Magnesia) | |
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| Artificial Tears | |
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| Aspirin | |
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| Atropine Eye Medication | |
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| Azathioprine (Imuran) | |
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| Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol) | |
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| Buspirone (Buspar) | |
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| Butorphanol (Torbutrol, Torbugesic) | |
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| Carprofen (Rimadyl) | |
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| Cephalosporins (Keflex, Cefa-drops) | |
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| Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton) | |
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| Cimetidine (Tagamet) | |
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| Cisapride (Propulsid) | |
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| Clemastine (Tavist 1) | |
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| Clindamycin (Antirobe) | Use with caution. | ||
| Clomipramine (Clomicalm, Anafranil) | |
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| Cyclosporin (Optimmune) | |
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| Cyproheptadine | |
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| Dextromethorphan | |
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| Diazepam (Valium) | |
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| Digoxin (Cardoxin) | Give only if clearly needed. | ||
| Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) | |
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| Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) | |
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| DMSO (Synotic) | |
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| DOCP | |
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| Enalapril (Enacard, Vasotec) | |
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| Enrofloxacin (Baytril) | |
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| Epsiprantel (Cestex) | |
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| Erythromycin | |
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| Erythropoietin (EPO, Epogen) | |
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| Estrogens (ECP, DES) | |
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| Etodolac (EtoGesic) | |
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| Extended Spectrum Penicillins (Carbenicillin) | |
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| Famotidine (Pepcid) | |
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| Fenbendazole (Panacur) | |
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| Fentanyl | |
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Fipronil (Frontline) Frontline Plus Frontline Top Spot Frontline Spray |
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| Fludrocortisone (Florinef) | |
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| Fluoxetine (Prozac) | |
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| Furosemide (Lasix) | |
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| Gentamicin (Gentocin) | |
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| Glucocorticosteroids (Prednisone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone) | |
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| Glycosaminoglycans (Glucosamine, Chondroitin) | |
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| Griseofulvin (Fulvicin) | |
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| Hydroxyzine (Atarax) | |
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| Imidacloprid (Advantage) | |
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| Insulin | |
Note: Diabetic dogs should not be bred. | |
| Itraconazole (Sporanox) | |
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| Ivermectin (Heartgard) | |
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| Kanamycin (Amforal, Kantrim) | |
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| Kaolin (Kaopectate, Canine Pectate) **See Note Below |
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| Loperamide (Immodium) | |
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| Lufenuron (Program) | |
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| Mannitol | |
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| Marbofloxacin (Zeniquin) | |
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| Mebendazole (Telmintic) | |
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| Meclofenamic Acid (Arquel) | |
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| Melarsomine (Immiticide) | |
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| Methimazole (Tapazole) | |
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| Methionine (Methigel, Methio-Form) | |
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| Metoclopramide (Reglan) | |
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| Metronidazole (Flagyl) | |
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| Mibolerone (Cheque Drops) | |
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| Milbemycin (Interceptor, Sentinel) | |
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| Misoprostol (Cytotec) | |
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| Mitotane (o,p-DDD, Lysodren) | |
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| Natural Penicillins (Penicillin G, Crystiben, Penicillin V) | |
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| Neomycin | |
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| Novobiocin (Albaplex) | |
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| Omeprazole (Prilosec) | |
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| Orbifloxacin (Orbax) | |
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| Oxytocin (Pitocin) | At delivery. | ||
| Pancreatic Enzymes (Pancrezyme, Viokase-K) | |
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| Penicillinase Resistant Penicillins (Cloxacillin) | |
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| Pentobarbital | |
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| Permethrin (Bio Spot-Spot On for Dogs, K9 Advantix) | |
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| Phenobarbital | |
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| Phenylbutazone | |
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| Phenylpropanolamine (Dexatrim) | |
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| Phenytoin (Dilantin) | |
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| Phytonadione (Vitamin K) | |
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| Piperazine (Happy Jack Kennel Wormer, Purina Liquid Wormer, Sergeants Worm Away, Pipa Tabs, Piper Worm Wormer) | Other wormers are preferred. | ||
| Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan (Adequan) | |
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| Potassium | Depends on type & reason for use. | ||
| Potassium Bromide | |
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| Potentiated Penicillins (Clavamox, Augmentin) | |
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| Praziquantel (Droncit, Drontal, Tradewinds Tapeworm Tabs) | |
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| Primidone | |
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| Progestins (Megestrol acetate, Ovaban) | |
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| Psyllium (Metamucil, Vetasyl) | |
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| Pyrantel Pamoate (ProWormer-2, Nemex) | Do not use wormers with additional ingredients. | ||
| Ranitidine (Zantac) | |
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| Rotenone (Goodwinol Ointment) | |
Caution: Do not use on puppies, or expose puppies to this medication. | |
| Selamectin (Revolution) | |
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| Selegiline (Anipryl) | |
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| Sucralfate | |
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| Sulfadimethoxine (Albon, Bactrovet) | |
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| Sulfadimethoxine & Ormetroprim (Primor) | |
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| Terbutaline | |
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| Tetracyclines (Doxycycline, Oxytetracycline) | |
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| Theophylline (Theo-Dur) | |
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| Thiacetarsamide (Caparsolate) | Use with caution. | ||
| Thyroxine (Synthroid, Soloxine) | |
Note: Hypothyroid dogs should not be bred. | |
| Trimeprazine (Temaril-P) | |
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| Trimethoprim & Sulfadiazine (Tribrissen) | |
**CAUTION: Some Kaopectate includes bismuth salicylate as an ingredient. Dogs that may have an allergy to aspirin, or are taking aspirin, steroids, or another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as Rimadyl, EtoGesic, or Deramaxx should not be given the formulation with bismuth salicylate unless directed by a veterinarian.
