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I'm assuming you are referring to the mother dog. No it doesn't hurt her, but it does start to hurt her once the puppies get close to weaning age, because their sharp little teeth can be a bit painful when they try to latch on to her teats.
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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
What is a replacement for milk?
I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for but I know that a dog replacement milk is a milk that can be use to give to puppies when the mom can't produce enough milk or when the mom is no longer alive. Puppies are not allowed to drink milk except for this milk.
Can dogs drink anything else besides water?
yes puppies can drink milk dogs also drink tea! from, katerinne newtest3
How do you feed the puppies if the mother dog does not?
Milk replacement powder, follow the directions, feed with an eyedropper.
What do nursing squirrels eat?
They drink milk provided by their mother.
How long will puppies have to drink milk from the mother?
6-8 weeks
What do German Shepherds drink?
Dogs should only drink clean water, or if they are young puppies, they should drink their mother's milk. If the mother has abandoned the puppies, sometimes they are given a special puppy formula.
Is it natural for there to be milk when the puppies are born?
Yes it is because the puppies drink the milk.
Can puppies drink non fat dry milk?
no but they can drink 2% milk. they will not drink non fat milk.
Why do puppies need to be between 6-8 weeks before adoption?
because they need to be with there mother and to drink milk from her
How do you get puppies to drink milk out of a bowl?
Start feeding them milk out your hand then try putting milk in the bowl and see if they will drink it
What do puppies eat and drink when their moms are not there?
milk from a bottle
Can you give puppies away without shots?
yes u can its not by law either u can or they have to its your choice but if the puppies are really young let them spend time with their mother and drink the moms milk
How lond do puppies drink milk?
about for a year or until they've grown to drink stuff other than milk
How does a koala drink its milk?
Koalas drink their milk from their mother.
What happens to the mother's milk when puppies leave?
When the puppies start eating solid food, they suckle less and the mother's milk will dry up.
How do Yorkshire terrier mother dogs take care of their puppies?
The mother feeds the puppies with milk, and shows it how to act
