Congratulations on your singleton. It is common for the bitch to go 12 to 24 hours without having a bowel movement after delivering pups. It is also expected that the mom will want to stay with her baby constantly for the first few days. I alway hand feed my mommas if necessary right after they give birth and for a few days until they are eating well on their own. Sometimes I just set the food plate in front of the mom in the whelping box and let her eat and then remove the plate. Just give her time, delivering pups is a very dramatic experience. |