Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 46-48, May 2009

Nutritional Supplements for Pregnant and Lactating Bitches⁎

  • Deborah S. Greco, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

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Nestle Purina Petcare, New York, NY, USA

This review covers the use of common nutritional supplements for the bitch and puppies. Basic nutrients, including fat, protein, minerals, vitamins and essential fatty acid supplementation, will be discussed. Newer supplements, such as probiotics for stimulation of the immune system of the bitch and puppy, and for the non-pharmaceutical treatment of weaning diarrhea, will also be covered.

Keywords: nutrition, calcium, vitamins, essential fatty acids, dog

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  • ⁎ This article is reprinted with permission from Greco DS. Supplements for bitches and puppies. Theriogenology 70:393-396, 2008.

PII: S1938-9736(09)00005-1

doi:10.1053/j.tcam.2009.02.001

Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 46-48, May 2009

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