My puppy has severe birth defects. Is it safe to return to its mother?

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One of the six puppies my bichon frise first litter was born with his eye and brain sticking out what should i do? It’s been 2 days I’ve been hand feeding the puppy should i reintroduce it to the mother i’m worried that my dog will eat the puppy. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Female | unspayed | 2 years old | 10 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor baby! This puppy is affected by severe debilitating congenital defects. I want to be honest and say I do not think this puppy will survive and if it does it is likely not going to be normal. I would not return it to Dolly and the other litter mates. I would continue to bottle feed the puppy and see how it does over time. If it starts to decline I urge you to humanely euthanize. I hope this helps and I wish you all the very best!

My puppy has severe birth defects. Is it safe to return to its mother?

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