The mother will seem to stay away from the pups more because she does not want them to nurse from her. It is painful for her and she needs to start drying up gradually. They need to make sure the pups are getting plenty of nutrition from their puppy food and clean water that should be fresh and available to them at least 4 times a day. They will not see mom so much of a source of food if they are getting their meals and eating as they should. |