Cheap way to de-worm: http://forum.dog.com/asp/m.asp?m=424603 Whelping Scales http://www.dog.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=223006 Litterbands ID Bands http://www.dog.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=101099%20002 More whelping supplies - www.dog.com - search for "whelping" Two more whelping DVDs: Whelping Healthy...

Helping out with pregnant bitches is a fantastic idea. Keep in mind, however, that "getting a pregnant ***" sometimes means "getting a *** in labor". Glenda can attest to that one. You, of course, can ignore the breeding stuff in the post below, but there is lots that should be helpful...

[quote user="RedyreRottweilers"]I guarantee you I will NEVER whelp a *** again without them on board. [/quote] I don't blame you! Heck, I would be scared to do it even with WhelpWise's help. I don't know what I would have done if I got a female, didn't know she was pregnant...

Please consider microchipping the pups before they go to their new homes. AVID has a breeder's program where I think you can have yourself permanently listed as contact. I realize you don't consider yourself a breeder, but that is the program you need to call and ask about. http://www.avidmicrochip...

Some of these may be at your local library (the TinyUrl links are to Amazon.com): Harris, Beth J. Finder, Breeding a Litter: The Complete Book of Prenatal and Postnatal Care , 3/1993 http://tinyurl.com/cljnh Holst, Phyllis, Canine Reproduction: The Breeder's Guide , 11/1999 http://tinyurl.com/4a9zw...

Should Sassy have puppies? http://www.canismajor.com/dog/hvpup1.html Questions to Ask Before Buying a Puppy ( breeders should have prepared answers ) http://www.cluebus.com/holly/breeder.html Being a Responsible Dog Breeder http://www.dog-play.com/ethics.html Responsible Breeders vs Backyard Breeders...

Should Sassy have puppies? http://www.canismajor.com/dog/hvpup1.html Questions to Ask Before Buying a Puppy ( breeders should have prepared answers ) http://www.cluebus.com/holly/breeder.html Being a Responsible Dog Breeder http://www.dog-play.com/ethics.html Responsible Breeders vs Backyard Breeders...