The most common cause for a dog not feeding her pups is canine mastitis, which is a bacterial infection which can cause feeding to become very painful for the mother as swelling develops. This can also cause the infection to spread to her milk which can make the milk toxic and unsafe for the puppies to drink. 22 июл. 2021 г.
How do I get my dog to feed her puppies?
To encourage a mother dog to feed her litter, give them a clean, warm, and quiet place to nurse and be together. Additionally, bring the mother dog warm liquids, like warm water or chicken broth, and plenty of food to make sure she can produce enough milk.
How do I know if my dog is rejecting her puppies?
Put simply, licking is a mother dog's way of loving her puppies — if she doesn't lick, she may be rejecting them! Another obvious sign that a mother wants nothing to do with one or more of her pups is when she spends time away from them.
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