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Yes, in fact they can. It's rare, but sometime a "maiden" dog will not recognize her young as they are being born. Also, the dam will have a strong instinct to chew more than normal on the umbilical cord. This can result in the dam chewing on the legs of the puppy. In very rare cases the dam can continue on and eat the puppy. Dams who have undergone a C-section, who are also maidens, will not relate to the puppies for about 24 hours, they may very well want to kill them. Part of the reason for this is the anesthesia and the disorientation that results from it. This is seen much more in Terriers and other dogs with a strong prey drive.
When I help whelp a litter, I take the puppy as it is being born and break the sac and tie off the umbilical cord. I dry off the pup with a small, rough towel to stimulate it. Once it's viable, I place it in a shoebox lined with a towel and lay a thin towel over the box. I do not let the dam have the puppies until they are all born and things have settled down.
Do not let any other dogs in the area while whelping a litter, nor after the pups are born. Other dogs in the household may very well kill the puppies, too. This is not as much of an issue once they are over two weeks old.
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When dogs are about to have there puppies do they eat?
no
Is it ok for dogs to eat lots of afterbirths?
It is natural for the mother to eat the afterbirth while cleaning her new puppies.
What should dogs eat when they are puppies?
royal canine
Do dogs eat the entire flesh of their newborn puppies?
No. Just the sack.
Why do puppies eat stuff of the floor?
because dog are dogs and dogs like eating off the ground its a habit for the dogs to do that :)
What do terrier puppies in RuneScape eat?
All Dogs eat raw meat or bones, but not fish or chicken.
Why do puppies eat gress?
Puppies and dogs eat GRASS in order to help with their digestive system. In other words, it helps them go to the bathroom and get rid of the junk in their sstem.
How do dogs eat when they are in the moms belly?
Well um they have something connected to them and it feeds the puppies
When do dogs have puppies and can dogs eat puppies?
Dogs typically have puppies in the spring or early summer, although it can vary depending on the breed. It is not natural for a dog to eat their own puppies. If a dog does exhibit this behavior, it may be due to stress, illness, or other underlying issues and should be addressed by a veterinarian.
What do you feed puppies in sims 2?
they will eat from a food bowl, same as fully grown dogs (:
Should you separate female pit bull from male during delivery of puppies?
Yes! The father of my dogs puppies tried to eat his own children!
Is it safe to give dogs honey?
Dogs can consume honey in small doses and still be fine.
