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Carters Mom · 01-13-2006, 08:26 PM

Ok ---

I wanted to keep Lissie's thread ontopic and the congratulatory thread just that.

As a potential breeder, I have a question and this may help Lissie as well.

Lil' Bit's 6 pup litter is pretty big (to me at least).

Since the litter is so large, should she supplement the babies at all?

Someone suggested supplementing mom with calcium and I'm sure that is to be sure she doesn't get eclampsia as we've witnessed recently with Gracie.

What should a breeder be watchful for after having a dam whelp such a large litter?

Thanks in advance to all of our resident breeders.

This isn't meant to be a theory question but one of information for Lissie and others who are in their learning stage before breeding their first litter.

Lisa

01-13-2006, 08:26 PM	#1
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	Question about large litters - such as Lil' Bit's 6 babies (Lissie's babies) Ok --- I wanted to keep Lissie's thread ontopic and the congratulatory thread just that. As a potential breeder, I have a question and this may help Lissie as well. Lil' Bit's 6 pup litter is pretty big (to me at least). Since the litter is so large, should she supplement the babies at all? Someone suggested supplementing mom with calcium and I'm sure that is to be sure she doesn't get eclampsia as we've witnessed recently with Gracie. What should a breeder be watchful for after having a dam whelp such a large litter? Thanks in advance to all of our resident breeders. This isn't meant to be a theory question but one of information for Lissie and others who are in their learning stage before breeding their first litter. Lisa __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!