So, Your Doctor Said to Give Tums...
Posted by Paula Vandervoort on 8/22/2026 to
Safety During Pregnancy and Lactation
How much calcium your nursing dam actually needs, what’s in your cabinet right now, and why one tablet is never enough. You call the vet. Your dam is panting, won’t settle, something feels wrong. “Just give her some Tums,” they say.
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Natural Parasite Prevention
Posted by Paula Vandervoort on 7/24/2026 to
Neonatal Care
I recently sent home a thriving litter of seven naturally reared, raw-fed, fourth-generation unvaccinated puppies whose mother had given her all in raising them. We live in the southern United States, where hookworm is endemic in the soil. I
Morning Watch - The Most Dangerous Time for Eclampsia
Posted by Paula Vandervoort on 6/16/2026 to
Safety During Pregnancy and Lactation
The Morning Watch
The Most Dangerous Time of Day for a
Nursing Dam It's six in the morning. You've been up most of the night. The puppies are nursing, she's been lying quietly in the box, and you finally let yourself doze off in the chair. You wake up an hour later and she's not in the box. She's standing in the middle of the room, panting softly, staring at the wall.
When Your Dog's Brain Isn't Working Right, It Might Be Her Calcium
Posted by Paula Vandervoort on 5/18/2026 to
Neonatal Care
When Your Dog's Brain Isn't Working
Right,
It Might Be Her Calcium.
How Homeopathy Truly Supports Your Dog's Health
Posted by Paula Vandervoort on 1/17/2026 to
Safety During Pregnancy and Lactation
Why Dams Resorb Their Puppies: Puppy Reabsorption Causes
Posted by Guest Author: Dr. Meg Howe on 12/12/2025 to
Safety During Pregnancy and Lactation
As both a veterinarian and breeder mentor, I’m often asked:
“WHY DID MY BITCH RESORB HER PUPPIES?” Fetal resorption is more common than most breeders realize. It occurs when an embryo or early fetus dies before the bones have
The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made as a Dog Breeder
Posted by Paula Vandervoort on 11/25/2025 to
Vaccines
The TEN BIGGEST MISTAKES I made as a dog breeder - kind of in order of importance. I'm giving you information about each mistake underneath it so you might be able to avoid the ones I made that cost me puppies and caused me to have sick
The Hidden Dangers of Deficient Raw Diets for Dogs
Posted by Guest Author Kimberly Gauthier on 7/23/2025 to
Safety During Pregnancy and Lactation
Common Nutrient Gaps and Health Issues They Cause When done right, feeding your dog a raw, homemade diet can be one of the most rewarding ways to support its health. However, even the best intentions can lead to long-term harm when key
Homeopathy For Breeders—The Basics
Posted by Paula F Vandervoort on 6/16/2025 to
Safety During Pregnancy and Lactation
Introduction As a breeder with over five decades of nights lying on a whelping box floor, I have had many situations where I knew I needed medicine to help with labor. But I wasn’t comfortable using pharmaceuticals or even herbs and plant
Immunity Formula and Immunity Blend
Posted by The Dog Breeder Store on 4/12/2021 to
Neonatal Care
Learn to make a DIY puppy formula for extreme immune support
Mastitis - Natural Supports
Posted by The Dog Breeder Store on 5/29/2020 to
Safety During Pregnancy and Lactation
Mastitis Support I have had the privilege of working with a young boxer mom who has several critical issues that need support. I will share what worked beautifully for this sweet girl. We also had three puppies
Solutions for Anxiety and Stress in Pets - safe during pregnancy, lactation and with puppies
Posted by Homeopet on 9/12/2019 to
Safety During Pregnancy and Lactation
Solutions for Anxiety and Stress in pregnant and lactating moms as well as puppies
Worming your dog safely during pregnancy and lactation
Posted by Homeopet on 9/12/2019 to
Safety During Pregnancy and Lactation
Worming your dog during pregnancy and lactation. Safety in young puppies.
