As Disturbing And Disgusting As It May Sound, Sometimes Mother Dogs Kill And Eat Their Own Puppies.
This way, the sick or dead puppy will not spread the diseases or illness to the other litter. They do it to save the rest of the litter. However, different breeds mature at different rates.
Some Dogs Never Ever Do Any Harm To Their Pups.
So when their own pups make such sounds and can’t recognize them, they tend to attack and eat them. The second reason is to keep the den clean so they can lie down to sleep. Although any dam can cannibalize her pups, these dogs may instinctively be compelled to eat their puppies.
They Could Also Eat Their Puppies Because Of What Is Known As ‘Kleptoparasitism’.
Dogs don’t always recognize their puppies as their own. The mother will eat the poop to get rid of the scent. It’s hard for us to understand, but some dogs do that to all litters.
As A Result, They Are Completely Unaware That A Dead Puppy Is In The Batch.
Mom dogs eat their puppies poops in order to keep the surrounding areas where they raise their puppies clean. As a result, they might just eat the stillborn along with the placenta, mistaking it. At times, the mother may even eat the puppy.
The Female Could Be Very Stressed Out And Angry Or Scared.
The first time you see fido chow down a pile of vomit, this seemingly new behavior might catch you off guard. If a puppy is left alone for a long time, he may find relief from boredom by playing with and eating his own stool. The last reason why dogs eat their puppies is that they’re just not ready to be a mom.
