[Spini Boys]

I just started breeding hounds again after finally finding a female I liked.
She is 4 years old, her first litter she had 8 and raised 8 (Wasn't mine at that time). After I bought her,
Second litter, had 6 raised 3. She did not have enough milk.
Question is, if I breed her again what is the chance she will not have the milk again?
Thanks

 

[Foxxy]

can get milk enhancer from a vet, mother needs to eat at least 3 times a day with the correct nutrients to aid milk production. If all of these things in place she should produce enough milk for her pups.
I have never had a female that has had the problem.
Nature with your assistance should make everything alright. JMO

 

[Greenhaw]

How did the three pups turn out?

 

[Saltcoatde]

Continue to exercise her regularly well into her pregnancy. Will make whelping easier, contribute to overall health and may help with milk production

 

[Spini Boys]

How did the three pups turn out?

Very nice, I kept 1 female, a buddy has the other female and last I heard the male was running good.

 

[Saltcoatde]

Another tip is to worm the bitch with panacur at 6 week. Will treat worms that pups get from the bitch that may make for a healthier litter.

 

[TJRANGER]

When raising pups I worm mom same time I worm pups. That’s several wormings fairly close together but has worked for me over the years

 

[bk]

Clearly she had some underlying health issues as that shouldn't ever happen with less than 9 pups. I've had some issues in the 10 -12 size litters and generally now put the bitch on free feeding Pro plan 30/20 from the last 3 weeks on through weaning. Short answer, it should not repeat itself if you get her in top internal physical condition ----if she is over 6yrs old thats another topic and varies from bitch to bitch as they age and incur hormone changes.

 

[Robert L. Dunn]

If the pups turn out and they are what you like, then to me, three good pups are better than none. I would keep trying until I saw that it was never gonna work again.