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Originally Posted by Ladyhawk  Please read the book Canine Reproduction and Whelping by Myra Savant Harris. It strongly suggests that you do not put your pregnant bitch on puppy food or any other type of suppliment containing calcium as you will be setting her up for eclampsia. |
This is totally news to me. Every vet and knowledgeable breeder I have ever talked to recommends putting the bitches on puppy food but not supplementing with calcium until after the pups are born. I feel that the momma need a quality puppy food for the proper development of the puppies and the development of their bones. I have keep all my dogs on a 'all life stages' food and puppy food for 5 years with no problems. I guess everyone has different opinions on just about everything.