My dog just had puppies. Why is she always hungry? How much food?

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My chihuahua had puppies 2 weeks ago and she seems to want to eat none stop is this normal and how many bowls of food should i feed her a day. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It is very normal for mother dogs to be eating constantly after giving birth and while nursing as they need to have enough calories and energy to produce milk for growing puppies while keeping their own health up. If not already, Peaches should be fed a puppy diet or other high-calorie food so that she has enough nutrients to keep herself and the puppies healthy. Make sure she is being fed at least 2-3 times daily so she can eat enough to satisfy her and the puppies needs. As they get closer to weaning age and begin to eat on their own, you can gradually switch mom over to her regular feeding schedule and the puppies to the puppy food.

My dog just had puppies. Why is she always hungry? How much food?

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