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Originally Posted by HighlandYorkies  I have a Yorkie on day 37 of pregnancy today, and have had conflicting advice as to whether or not to give Calcium supplements during pregnancy and until puppies are weaned.
Most say Yes, but books and articles say No.
This is her first pregnancy, and my first breeding.
I have split up her meals to three small meals a day. Should I be adding Calcium ?
Thanks for your views !  |
No, emphatically no. If you give calcium supplement during gestation the body says "hey, why should I release any calcium into the bood-stream as I'm getting it from an outside source. I think I'll just shut down and not do any work. "Then the puppies are born, more calcium is needed for milk. The body says "OK, I"ll do the best I can, but you've got to realize, I have been shut down for several weeks. It will take me a few days to catch up." All of a sudden Eclampsia results. Increase food during the last trimester....and give her all the food she wants after the puppies are born.