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My nursing dog escaped, will she return to feed her puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 26 lbs

My pitbull has escaped her outside kennel and left her 1 week old puppies will she return to feed them.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on August 4th, 2018

It would be best to try and find Princess ASAP as she may be lost and unable to return home. Making sure to contact your local shelter and give them any information such as microchip numbers, descriptions, etc is best. It is also a good idea to buy some KMR or puppy formula and bottles ASAP as puppies will need to be fed every few hours to stay healthy and active, and you may not get your dog back in time. Having some on hand in case you need to assist with nursing or if your dog escapes again is also a good idea.

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