It will be interesting to see the responses! I don't do much at all. Regular diet until pregnancy confirmed, then gradually moved from their regular food (Kirkland Lamb&Rice) to a higher nutrition diet (Purina Pro Plan Performance). Then gradually increase the amount in the last 3 weeks so by the last week they are getting double what they normally get. When whelping starts, I put a pot of water and calves liver on the stove to slowly cook - give her "liver juice" when she's in between puppies. My last 4 litters have been whelped quickly and easily, and knock wood - no stillborns. Oh, I usually give Super EPA fish oil caps too during the weeks leading up to whelping, but I forgot last time. Almost forgot this time too - good thing this subject came up! LOL Next puppies are due in 2 weeks. :-) Kim -- We have puppies! http://kimberliteshepherds.googlepages.com/ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2009. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================