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    desojr Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 11, 2008, 09:30 PM
    Weight gain
    My son has a pit bull , that gave birth about 3weeks ago, she seems like she's
    Losing too much weight, what can I do to have her gain weight?
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    Jul 2, 2008, 07:12 PM
    Nursing dogs need more food to nourish themselves and the puppies, so give her more food than you would normally. Also, you may want to start her on a vitamin for nursing dogs. If she has trouble because she may have too many pups for her body to take care of so you may also want to consider getting a milk replacer and bottle feed some. Of course alternate pups so that everyone gets some of mothers milk.
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    Jul 2, 2008, 08:05 PM
    It is normal for the mom to lose some weight and need to eat more than usual. Puppy food is a good way to increase her calorie intake and meet her nutritional needs during this exhausting time for mom. I suggest sticking to her normal brand when going to puppy food so that it doesn't through her system off.
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