My mother dog is crushing her newborn puppies. Should I separate?

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My American Bulldog just had a litter 4 days ago and so far she’s suffocated 4 out of 8 puppies. Should I separate her from the rest? Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 70 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I would make sure she has a large enough space that they aren’t cramped. If the space is large and she has still suffocated them then yes you can separate her if she will tolerate this. Some dams will not tolerate being away from their young. I would let her be with the puppies supervised every hour to allow them to nurse if they want and to allow her to clean them. Make sure the puppies have a towel to keep them warm when she isn’t there. I hope this helps!

My mother dog is crushing her newborn puppies. Should I separate?

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