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they die because when they are first born they need the nutrients from their mothers if they dont have the nutrients they die because they cant eat yet

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Can you separate a dog from her puppies a day or two after birth so she can get a break?

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How many weeks does the dog have to stay with the mother?

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Is mother son relationship an example of mutualism?

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Separate your male dog from your pregnant female dog?

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