Can my dog have vitamin d supplements?
Also covers vitamin d, vitamin d3, cholecalciferol, and vitamin d pills.
No, dangerous
High doses of vitamin D (D3/cholecalciferol) raise calcium to dangerous levels and can cause kidney failure in dogs.
If your dog ate this, call your vet or an animal poison control line now.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
- Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Symptoms to watch for
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- increased thirst/urination
- lethargy
- kidney failure
Can dogs have vitamin d supplements?
No, dangerous. Contact your vet immediately. Signs can take 12-36 hours to appear, so don't wait for symptoms.
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