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it stimulates the puppies to take there first breath of air.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agothe pup licks its mothers mouth as a stimulus for her to understand that the pup is ready for its mother to regurgitate the food for him or her
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∙ 12y agoThey are cleaning off the puppy and when the mother is licking the puppy she is stimulating the puppy and by doing so is helping the puppy to breathe.
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∙ 13y agoTo clean themselves.
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Does the mother dog have to lick the puppies eyes open?
No, the puppies will open their eyes on their own in 7-10 days.
Why does the mother dog keep laying on her puppies?
Because the puppies get cold.
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.
What happens to the mother dog if puppies are not deliverable?
The mother might die unless the puppies are surgically removed.
What happens when one of the unborn puppies dies inside the mother dog will the mother dog and other puppies get poisoned?
the other puppies will be born and the dead puppy will simply just come out.
How do you tell if a dog that's pregnant has had its puppies?
You see the puppies around the mother.
Why won't dog lick her puppies?
cuz they're only a puppy and they shouldn't be bothered who asked this?
Is it safe for your dog to lick your face?
Yes, it might to be hard to believe but dogs mouths are cleaner than yours!!
How many puppies can a mother dog have?
It depends on the breed
The mother dog just ate one of her dead puppies is it ok for her to nurse the other puppies?
NO it is not okay separate the puppies from the mother. Yes, just like a human mother they eat food, they get more milk and for the mother dog she gets twice more milk in her breasts
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.
How does a mother dog know when to clean their puppies?
Mostly by smell.
