I guess that was meant for me but I will accept your appology because I am a good person .

I have been breeding for over 20 years ( limited breeding ) and have never given any supplements to my girls and there was never any SB babies . I will not change my protacol because everyone else is . WE as humans are different then canines so why do we compare us to them ? I am not going to tell anyone not to do what they feel is right and to do what I do . I only say what I agree with or not agree .

Maybe we ,as breeders should look into the genetics of the line they are breeding into and not who is the flavor of the month as a stud dog or who is handy for them . I keep on saying we all should talk about what we have had in our line and what we are strong in .

How many breeders have had cleft palates . hair lips and SB puppies . I understand that this is all the same gene. How many breeders tell what puppies they put down at birth because of these problem ? Not a whole lot ! There is more to health issues that we can stop , other then with supplements . That is in the way we breed !!

Just putting in my 2 cents

Now I guess I will get hit again .......LOL

Pauline

I guess that was meant for me but I will accept your appology because I am a good person .

I have been breeding for over 20 years ( limited breeding ) and have never given any supplements to my girls and there was never any SB babies . I will not change my protacol because everyone else is . WE as humans are different then canines so why do we compare us to them ? I am not going to tell anyone not to do what they feel is right and to do what I do . I only say what I agree with or not agree .

Maybe we ,as breeders should look into the genetics of the line they are breeding into and not who is the flavor of the month as a stud dog or who is handy for them . I keep on saying we all should talk about what we have had in our line and what we are strong in .

How many breeders have had cleft palates . hair lips and SB puppies . I understand that this is all the same gene. How many breeders tell what puppies they put down at birth because of these problem ? Not a whole lot ! There is more to health issues that we can stop , other then with supplements . That is in the way we breed !!

Just putting in my 2 cents

Now I guess I will get hit again .......LOL

Pauline

your right, most would not agree with this. Women who become pregnant for the most part eat a balanced diet but still take vitamins to reduce the risk of complications, birth defects and because the fetus is demanding more nutrictional needs then what most women consume.


Simple fix to this post, go buy it at Walmart in the vitamin section!
Give her one a day!
Prevention is the key

Rhiann,Mia,& Oy
RIP Samson & Karma
Foster mom to:
Chloe-apx 7-9
Angel- 9
Blaze-6
Sam-6
Foremen-5
Stormin Norman-2
Dante- apx 5-6
Ole Miss P- now at the bridge- was 13 years old

your right, most would not agree with this. Women who become pregnant for the most part eat a balanced diet but still take vitamins to reduce the risk of complications, birth defects and because the fetus is demanding more nutrictional needs then what most women consume.


Simple fix to this post, go buy it at Walmart in the vitamin section!
Give her one a day!
Prevention is the key

Rhiann,Mia,& Oy
RIP Samson & Karma
Foster mom to:
Chloe-apx 7-9
Angel- 9
Blaze-6
Sam-6
Foremen-5
Stormin Norman-2
Dante- apx 5-6
Ole Miss P- now at the bridge- was 13 years old

Thanks to everyone for their response... I am going to walgreens tomorrow.
Teri & Emma

Thanks to everyone for their response... I am going to walgreens tomorrow.
Teri & Emma

It has everything she needs.

Good luck with your breeding.

Sue

It has everything she needs.

Good luck with your breeding.

Sue

Grand Island, Nebraska!

3rd largest City in Nebraksa, and we don't have any good pet stores! They come and go, no one ever makes it... Lincoln is about 2 hours away, I may be making a quick trip to Lincoln soon!

Thanks for asking!
Teri & Emma

Grand Island, Nebraska!

3rd largest City in Nebraksa, and we don't have any good pet stores! They come and go, no one ever makes it... Lincoln is about 2 hours away, I may be making a quick trip to Lincoln soon!

Thanks for asking!
Teri & Emma

town. where are you from? if you don't mind me asking. i'm near marinette,wisconsin. just curious cuz there aren't alot of bullies around here & it would be nice to know some:)

town. where are you from? if you don't mind me asking. i'm near marinette,wisconsin. just curious cuz there aren't alot of bullies around here & it would be nice to know some:)

I give 400 mcg about 2 months before breeding and throughout pregnancy.

Cathy Miller

http://www.marshillbulldogs.com
http://www.bulldogclubofmetropolitanatlanta.com

I give 400 mcg about 2 months before breeding and throughout pregnancy.

Cathy Miller

http://www.marshillbulldogs.com
http://www.bulldogclubofmetropolitanatlanta.com

wasn't sure if folic acid for humans was same as what we'd give bullies. Thanks!!

wasn't sure if folic acid for humans was same as what we'd give bullies. Thanks!!

After leaving the vet, i felt same way! I am so frustrated because I don't live in big city, no petco, petsmart etc. We have a walmart and a Tractor Supply, so besides vet, I don't have a whole lot of options on where to purchase. Will have to order online. Would like suggestions on what breeders like to use. Thanks again for any suggestions!

After leaving the vet, i felt same way! I am so frustrated because I don't live in big city, no petco, petsmart etc. We have a walmart and a Tractor Supply, so besides vet, I don't have a whole lot of options on where to purchase. Will have to order online. Would like suggestions on what breeders like to use. Thanks again for any suggestions!

use human prenatal vitamins with folic acid in them.

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I know name calling is not nice, I thought I erased it before I posted it.
It was an impulse typing, wish we had a minute after posting to go back and edit..lol.

I do apologize for the name calling part.

Miranda and the SB gang in Toronto.
The spina bifida babies,

Pugsley

Piper and Rosco
And always Chance

And Matilda

I know name calling is not nice, I thought I erased it before I posted it.
It was an impulse typing, wish we had a minute after posting to go back and edit..lol.

I do apologize for the name calling part.

Miranda and the SB gang in Toronto.
The spina bifida babies,

Pugsley

Piper and Rosco
And always Chance

And Matilda

Folic acid cannot hurt her. Does your vet know how many bulldogs are born with spina bifida?
On this board alone off the top of my head I can think of 11, there may be more. Of course folic acid is not a guarantee, it is known to help prevent neural tube defects. I am not a breeder, but when someone breeds dogs and says they agree the dog does not need vitamins or folic acid, just a good food, seems they do not have the puppies best interest at heart. Why not be proactive and give some extra vitamins? Just like a person, a dog needs those extra vitamins, the babies take alot out of you.
I would switch vets, but that's just me.

Miranda and the SB gang in Toronto.
The spina bifida babies,

Pugsley

Piper and Rosco
And always Chance

And Matilda

Folic acid cannot hurt her. Does your vet know how many bulldogs are born with spina bifida?
On this board alone off the top of my head I can think of 11, there may be more. Of course folic acid is not a guarantee, it is known to help prevent neural tube defects. I am not a breeder, but when someone breeds dogs and says they agree the dog does not need vitamins or folic acid, just a good food, seems they do not have the puppies best interest at heart. Why not be proactive and give some extra vitamins? Just like a person, a dog needs those extra vitamins, the babies take alot out of you.
I would switch vets, but that's just me.

Miranda and the SB gang in Toronto.
The spina bifida babies,

Pugsley

Piper and Rosco
And always Chance

And Matilda

I agree with your vet but I know some people on here wont . I never give anything other then there good quality food .


Pauline

I agree with your vet but I know some people on here wont . I never give anything other then there good quality food .


Pauline