So, this is my first - and her first litter. My sister is a breeder and is coming to town to help me - but just in case Molly goes early or something I wanted to get connected in here. I have been reading all the posts and this is a great and helpful community!
My first question will be about calcium and milk fever. One of my sister's dogs almost died from it so it has me worried. Do you feed calcium before pups - after - how much etc.?
The other thing that freaks me out is how many pupps and moms in here sound like they are dying! I read somewhere that 25% of pupps die - and I know there is a risk to the mom. Are there some of you out there that don't have all this death going on?
Also, what is in your whelping kit - I read lists online, but thought I would get some info from some actual people
Thanks in advance everyone!