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Breeder - Nu Vet vitamins ; how many litters per year:

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Question
How many times a year should we allow our dog to get pregnant?

Answer
Hello Sara, I am not a breeder.  Form what I understand 1 litter per year is fine.  More than 1 can cause some medical problems.  If there is an OOOPS litter, you just deal with it.
Make sure you dog is on a good food and supplement year round:
see here:

http://www.nuvet.com/81098  
( use order code 81098 for your discount)***
Many of the pregnant bitches stay on NuVET year round - good for the pups, too

BEST wishes to you!

Marie Peppers LPN MA
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