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Look to see if the pups are skinny or fat. If they sleep a lot. Notice when she nurses them, do they all latch on and for how long do they nurse. If the pups are not really thin and they look like they are growing, she is feeding them okay.
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∙ 11y agoShe'll get agitated with them trying to suckle, they'll be able to walk by the time they should stop drinking her milk, she (the mother) knows when to stop feeding them, you start giving the pups soft food often to get them used to it until you can completely cut off milk and feed them hard food.
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∙ 13y agoThey nurse and clean up after them until they are about 4 to 5 weeks old then its your turn
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∙ 11y agothe pups will be growing quite rapidly and will be gaining in strength size and weight. If you are feeding the mother a complete diet then she should produce healthy milk.
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∙ 12y agoOnly if he is a cat.
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How do Yorkshire terrier mother dogs take care of their puppies?
The mother feeds the puppies with milk, and shows it how to act
How do dogs show parental care to their young?
Dogs have many ways to protect their puppies. Their first step is a preventative measure, which is digging a hole or trying to find a hiding spot to "nest." They will also protect their puppies by attacking other animals that they feel are threatening them or their puppies. That is why it is important for a dog to trust you if you plan to help them deliver puppies.
Why do mother dogs bit their puppies noses?
Punishment. Mother dogs will bite their puppies noses when they do something they should not, as nipping to hard when playing with his/her mother, etc.
How dogs take care of their puppy?
Dogs take care of their puppies just as any human mother would. They feed their puppies milk, they make sure they don't stray from the litter, they separate two or more puppies when they are fighting and also clean their puppies by licking them. Dogs are also fiercely protective of their young ones and do all they can to ensure their safety, just like our parents do.
How powerful are puppies?
Puppies are the young of dogs. They are helpless and need care from their mom.
How does a mother dog care for her puppies?
im not sure but my aunt does so ill ask she breeds dogs so ill get back to you on that
Did dogs ever take care of kittens?
Yes. There have been a lot of stories about dogs nursing kittens and Cats nursing puppies. I think it's the mother instinct that works in here.
What is the number of puppies dogs has?
the number of puppies a dog will have depends on the breed, and size of mother dog in question.
Do dogs in puppy mills get exercise?
NO dogs in puppy mills do not get exercise! Because puppy mills are cruel company's that do not care for the dogs heath, they are greedy people who only care for the money. The puppies that get special treatment because most of those puppies are going to a pet store. So the dogs do not get exercise, but the puppies do!
Can dogs tell if they are related?
Not really. Young puppies recognise their mother as their mother, but other than that, no.
What are dogs offsprings called?
they are called a puppie ,and a group of puppies that came from mother is called a litter
What is the length of a mother parent care for her puppies?
About 2-3 weeks
