anyone know

[pizzaman]

hi all

my bitch has given birth to a litter of 10 3 weeks ago. i know there is some calcium defficiency that happens when there is a birth. i have bought some calcium tablets for the bith but i dont know when i am supposed to give them the her. i was told i shouldnt do it straight away and i have been told to wait.

i have no idea if there is any truth in this. anyone know more

cheers

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[my_pet_fish]

Hello,

I think it would depend on the size of the breed. I know a friend of mine whose bitch has recently given birth to 4 husky pups, their vet stated she should start taking calcium supplements 10 days before the due date (3 600mg calcium tabs), then after birth, 1 tablet per 2 pups.

You need to give the bitch them because milk production is number one priority, not the blood stream, low calcium levels can cause Eclampsia.

Hope this helps, good luck!