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Caloric requirement for pregnant and nursing dogs
A lot of breeders donโt understand the caloric requirements of a nursing mom. During the last trimester of pregnancy, her caloric needs are two to three times her normal caloric needs. During nursing her caloric needs can be as much as six times her normal caloric needs, depending on her litter size and metabolism. This will get a little math-y and just a little technical. I think itโs better if we can understand a little of the why before we learn the how.
Weaning your puppies
Thereโs no single way to wean successfully. Weaning is as much art as science. You will be most successful if you understand the basic principles of weaning and understand how to apply those to each litter. Each litter is different, even those from the same pairings, and weaning can differ from litter to litter.
I want to breed my dog - where do I start?
The short answer - Find a breeding mentor to guide you through the testing, certifications, the actual mating and whelping process, and locating quality homes for the puppies.
Common weaning mistakes
Weaning puppies successfully is as much art as it is science. Weaning is a critical time for puppies and impacts their survival, their physical development, their behavioral development, and their cognitive development. Here are a few common weaning mistakes I hope you avoid.