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Barbara08 · 05-06-2008, 09:13 AM

Hello everyone,

I am new to YT. My BellaGina is due to have puppies on May 23rd. I have done my homework prior to breeding her but no matter how good I think I am doing there are so many different opinions. I have been reading over your threads about giving extra calcium during pregnancy. I am a little confused. I have spoken to 2 different breeders in my area and they told me to put my female on puppy food as soon as I breed her. After reading the responses I noted that alot of the breeders on YT say not to give Puppy food until the last week of pregnancy. My yorkie has been on puppy food the whole time. I have noticed that she is putting on the pounds. Should I switch her back gradually to her regular food. She is on day 46. She is a 10lb Yorkie (was) and she was mated with a 4 1/2 pound male. Any advice would be appreciated.

05-06-2008, 09:13 AM	#1
Barbara08 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 69	Puppy food while pregnant Hello everyone, I am new to YT. My BellaGina is due to have puppies on May 23rd. I have done my homework prior to breeding her but no matter how good I think I am doing there are so many different opinions. I have been reading over your threads about giving extra calcium during pregnancy. I am a little confused. I have spoken to 2 different breeders in my area and they told me to put my female on puppy food as soon as I breed her. After reading the responses I noted that alot of the breeders on YT say not to give Puppy food until the last week of pregnancy. My yorkie has been on puppy food the whole time. I have noticed that she is putting on the pounds. Should I switch her back gradually to her regular food. She is on day 46. She is a 10lb Yorkie (was) and she was mated with a 4 1/2 pound male. Any advice would be appreciated.