[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Folic Acid/supplements
- From: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx
- To: RopajaGSD@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:25:47 EDT
Well, Barb was nice enough to share her problem and what her vet and her
own research came up with, that is, that a folic acid deficiency is a no-no
and that (pregnant) bitches need folic acid.
Turns out most if not all of our dog foods already contain it. In fact,
most raw fed dogs probably receive enough too since its found in bone marrow
and organ meats (although, I'd be clueless on how to exactly measure what
they'd be getting!)
Actually, it's found in a lot more things but my dogs don't routinely <G>
eat spinach or drink orange juice.
The little bit of info I've seen said 5 mg is recommended especially in
breeds w/ palate (sp?) issues.
I'm with Sally; IF I was going to supplement, I'd use one of the many
pre-natal supplements available for bitches.
I haven't done that in years though; I found most of the stuff was a real
challenge to get them to eat and if I can get a gal to eat well during the
course of her entire pregnancy, I'm apt to leave well enough alone.
I had an interesting comparison 4 years ago; 2 gals bred, first litter for
each, due within 6 weeks of each other. Fannie would eat whatever fell in
her dish, so she got the Solid Gold whelping supplement w/ vitamins and
raspberry leaves which is "supposed" to make whelping easier. Halfway
through her pregnancy, Mattie would do the doggie equivalent of turning green
as
soon as you put her dish down. No supplement for Mattie!
Fannie, who had the supplement, had one of the most difficult whelping
experiences I've ever assisted! She did everything but stand on her head,
actually bit through her tongue at one point and all but two puppies were born
out of the sack. She needed help w/ every puppy. Several had to be revived
(love that Nurse Mate ASAP product!!!!) but I did lose the second puppy
born. The sacks were TISSUE thin. It really was the delivery from hell!!!
Mattie, who didn't have (would have never eaten) the supplement, delivered
eleven puppies lickety-split with minimal fuss. She required little
assistance, but oddly, the sacks were really strong and took quite a bit of
effort to tear. And I mean QUITE a bit of effort!
So, after that I threw away the supplement <G>.
Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC
Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions
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In a message dated 7/20/2009 7:13:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, RopajaGSD
writes:
Thanks Kathy...I am a little bit puzzled...if the folic acid requirement
is already in the dog food you are using (and it is in mine-BILJAC) why is
it "being said" that folic acid is recommended for pregnant bitches...if it
is already a component of your dog food...then what is the issue?...maybe my
addled brain has missed something in those previous posts? Pauline
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In a message dated 7/20/2009 7:03:14 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Pinehillgsds writes:
5 mg, but check your dog food...it's probably already in there.
Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC
Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions
visit _http://www.pinehillgsds.com/_ (http://www.pinehillgsds.com/)
In a message dated 7/19/2009 9:59:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
RopajaGSD@xxxxxxx writes:
In any of your research, did anyone see what the recommended dosage for
Folic Acid for pregnant bitches would be?
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