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Old 02-03-2011, 05:32 PM   #16
Mardelin
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Originally Posted by YorkieRose View Post
Feeding natural calcium from food is perfect fine, vet recommended and needed before whelping.
Calcuim suppliements are not given before whelping...food is totally different.
You are absolutely correct Pat. Natural calcium is perfectly fine......just no calcium supplements. What one must be cognizant of is to make sure the food you are feeding a pregnant and/or nursing female has no soy in it. Soy is a calcium depleter.
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