Flora is about a week out from weaning the pups. Her milk has dried up nicely. I still have her on puppy Wellness. She was so nutritionally stressed before the pups came. Her weight is 50.4 lbs about 3-5 lbs down from her usual weight. A lot of what she lost was muscle which will take a while to build back up. How long should I keep her on puppy food? Should I wait until she gains about 3 lbs and gets close to her normal weight?
I put Gracie back on her regular kibble
She is back to her pre-pregnancy weight, even though she is still nursing occasionally.
G'Day Margaret
Sorry but I am no help as far as experience goes but I do agree with your reasoning, I've been keeping track of your posts & think you are doing a GREAT job!! I think you 'MUMS' that breed are just wonderful, keep up the good work , Cheers
Sandy,Peggy-Sue & Berkeley
I keep feeding..
pupppy and giving eggs, liver and yogurt (or cottage cheese) until the girl is back to her pre pregnancie weight. Most of my girls never lose more than 3-4 lbs. during nursing..so it doesn't take long.