My dog had puppies but is neglecting them. What should I do?

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My dog has been with us for a few months. She is very skiddish around people due to an abusive home. She turned a year old this month and had her first litter of pups. Three pups, big for her size. Myself, and a few other house membs. physically helped w/birth. She sleeps with me everynight and is very clingy to me. since birth she wont leave me and leaves the pups alone. She wont feed if not ME who sits. Wont feed alone, tries to sleep with me still, if i leave them alone she whines and leaves. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 44 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I would recommend to get Lucy spayed. That way you neither of you have to go through this again! Some dogs do not have strong maternal instincts. Lucy also really young to have a litter. Two years old is the youngest they are suppose to be bred. You will have to make sure that the puppies are eating enough and if she will not nurse then, you will need to supplement them with formula (bottle feeding) and can start to transition them to puppy food around 4 weeks old. Wait until 3 months after the puppies were born to get Lucy spayed. That way the reproductive organs return to normal size and she will lose less blood. Best of luck!

My dog had puppies but is neglecting them. What should I do?

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