Ok, yesterday, I called a couple of vets (not MY vet) to get a "generic" recommendation on the calcium supps. Both of them gave the same info as Lacy's Mom has given. However, they both did say that a reduced amount (1/4 tab for a 10 lb dog) should be fine during pregnancy, and increasing to a full tab (2x the recommended dose) while nursing, which is what txshopper said she did.
Now, mind you, they BOTH said "but you should check with YOUR vet to get his/her recommendation for YOUR dog". Again, covering themselves.
This is confusing. I've read and heard about eclampsia, and it scares the jeebers out of me. I would DIE if my baby girl went through that.
I wish there was a simple answer to this. |