Vitamin D, which may give an added benefit as it aids the absorption of calcium in dogs/pups, cats/kittens. Post-whelping, all high risk moms and heavy milkers should get calcium supplements until weaning. Calcium supplements for nursing dogs such as Breeder’s Edge ® Oral Cal Plus Powder a great source of calcium for dogs after giving birth. Breeder’s Edge ® Oral Cal Plus Powder has both calcium and phosphorus, which is needed for effective absorption. Giving only calcium actually decreases absorption. How Much Calcium to Give a Nursing Dog Your veterinarian may advise you to take the puppies away to prevent them from nursing, to be hand fed with a commercial milk for 24 hours, or until the mother’s serum calcium is stabilized. If, after the mother stabilizes, you opt to let the puppies continue nursing, you may need to return to your veterinarian to monitor calcium levels in your dog's blood. Depending on whether her body is able to begin producing sufficient amounts of calcium on its own, she may need to remain on calcium supplements for some time. Collo-Cal D’s calcium content can support healthy bone growth during a young cat or dog’s formative years, while its Vitamin D content supports calcium absorption. Vitamin D can also help increase energy levels which may useful in older cats and dogs who tire more easily. How to use Collo-Cal D Once the puppies are born, the mother may require up to four times the calories required by a healthy adult. Breeders with large litters will often allow the bitch to free feed during the first 3-4 weeks of lactation, unless she only has one or two puppies. Free choice feeding while nursing only one or two puppies is not advised because it allows the mother to make much more milk than she needs, potentially predisposing her to mastitis (inflammation of the milk glands).

In mammals such as dogs, calcium allows the uterine muscle to slide past and shorten, resulting in effective uterine contraction. Low blood calcium leads to ineffective contractions and nervousness, often resulting in puppy loss. Collo-Cal D is a Calcium mineral together with added Calciferol created for kittens and puppies and their nursing mothers as a balancer and supplement during this necessary stage of progress. May be ideal for use on whelping bitches/nursing queens which may maintain and regulate their metabolic rate. Collo-Cal D is a specially formulated nutritional supplement for cats and dogs which introduces additional Calcium and Vitamin D into their diets. It offers a range of benefits, but is primarily intended to support healthy bone growth in young cats and dogs. It is also often given to pregnant or nursing bitches and female cats. It is orally administered, and comes in liquid form. Collo-Cal D is available in bottles of 250ml, or a litre. Collo-Cal D should be directly added to your cat or dog’s supply of drinking water. It should be administered at the following daily doses:Contains calcium - an essential nutrient that may be used to promote healthy bone and growth structure in young animals.

May be ideal for use on whelping bitches/nursing queens which may be helpful to maintain and regulate their metabolic rate. Collo-Cal D provides a range of benefits to cat and dog owners in an easily administrable format. It is specially formulated to be palatable, so is usually readily accepted when added to your cat or dog’s drinking water supplies. Injectable calcium gluconate 10% provides the fastest onset of action. Higher concentrations of calcium injectable products are dangerous and should not be used. During labor, you can use either injectable 10% calcium gluconate or Breeder’s Edge ® Oral Cal Plus Gel for the most prompt response. Products such as Tums ® do not deliver enough calcium and phosphorus fast enough to use in place of Oral Cal Plus Gel. Each Tums ® contains 200 mg of calcium carbonate.Please note that parcels weighing over 2kg may be sent via courier due to Royal Mail weight restrictions.