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Originally Posted by cbrownfish Do you know why this happen.
Is this something that could happen to my peyton??
As you do know that she is going to have babies any day now.
What should I do NEW after she has the puppies?
What is the different kind of food that I should feed her after the babies come?? |
For breeders who want to learn more I found this link:
http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/ec.html
It is basic but it explains it well and gives suggestions for diet and what to fee to prevent it .
I fouhd this too:Prevention of eclampsia
Inappropriate calcium supplementation can predispose a bitch or queen to develop eclampsia.
Once a female has had milk fever during a lactation period, there is an excellent chance that it will repeat with future litters if preventative steps are not taken. Supplementation of dietary calcium does not seem to play a large role in preventing eclampsia. In fact, over-supplementation during pregnancy may actually cause it. All calcium supplements must be in the proper ratio with phosphorus. This ratio should be about 1:1 (i.e., 1 part calcium to 1 part phosphorus). In addition, it has been suggested that dog foods high in soybeans will be high in the plant product phytate. Phytates combine with calcium and can render the calcium unavailable to the bitch’s body and therefore make her more susceptible to eclampsia. To remedy the problem, feed diets low in soybean.
In conclusion, it is of great importance for breeders to be able to recognize the signs of eclampsia. If you feel your female is showing these signs, remove the kittens or pups to prevent further nursing and seek veterinary assistance at once.
I hope it helps.