My puppies are nursing from another dog. Is it safe and enough milk?

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My dog recently had pups, they are now just over one week old. And we noticed that our other female dog, that had pups in April has started feeding the new pups as well. The other dog has started to produce milk. And it looks like the mothers milk has decreased. Is it possible for the other dog's milk to be sufficient for the pups? Is it dangerous for the puppies to drink from a dog that is not their mother? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 2 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is not dangerous for the puppies to drink another dog's milk, however the teats will only produce so much milk as is in demand. It is quite normal for several bitches in a pack to feed the puppies. as long as the puppies thrive and grow and gain weight this should not be a problem.

My puppies are nursing from another dog. Is it safe and enough milk?

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