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Is it safe to leave a new puppy with a mother dog who ate her litter?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Brussels Griffon | Male | unneutered | 2 days old | 8 lbs

Hello again i'm weird that if i put my dog with Olaf a three day old puppy she would eat him she has eaten her puppies last year but i keep him in a box and when he whines i let her feed him should i put my dog with her puppy.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 24th, 2018

I would not leave the puppy with her unattended. You will need to let the puppy suckle every two hours under supervision. If she eats her puppies, it may be a good idea not to breed her again, as "bad" mother instincts can be hereditary.

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