Awww! Congrats! I am not a breeder but I am sure that others on here can answer your questions. Do you have a picture of Cali to share with us? Can't wait to see her pup's pics, too when she has them. Stefanie
--- On Sat, 11/1/08, Angie W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Angie W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Chihuahuas] Cali pregnant! To: "Chihuahuas" <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008, 6:38 PM I will get pics up soon, I promise! :D Well, Cali is pregnant! Wohoo!!! Now, I have some questions about nutrition. I have been reading a little and found out that Chis are very different from other breeds of dogs when it comes to gestation and nutrition. That is why I am here. I am expecting between 3-5 pups since her mom threw 4-5 with 5 being her first litter size. My questions are; 1) what kind of vitamins do you all recommend for an expectant mother? 2) is there any special levels of like protein or anything that I should be looking for in her food? 3) she gets dry kibble and is supplementing that with kitty crunchies outside and the cat food inside (as usual) should I add canned food to her diet? 4) I know to give extra calcium after the pups are born, should I start any calcium supplements before her due date? (Dec. 14th is her due date) If I am missing anything, please feel free to tell me what she should be getting. Cali sleeps in my bed, eats some of my supper with me, and is my buddy. I want to treat her and her pups with the best care I can. If there is a web site that someone here has, that is set up for us first time expectant moms, please send me the link. Thanks again folks. I appreciate any and all help I can get! :D oh, and so does Cali!
