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Originally Posted by fannie  Her temp is fine. Since this is her first litter, I personally think that she's just nervous and doesn't want to leave them. Many bitches won't leave for the first few days even after several litters. As long as she will eat when you hand feed her, then that is good. Leave food and fresh water close so that she can get to it at all times and not have to go far. As in, I would leave it right next to her. |
One of my females actually acted that way every time she had puppies. The first 3 to 4 days she wanted to be completely catered too. After the first few days she does start to wander out of the whelping box just abit, but races back as soon as one of her babies makes a squeak.