Things You'll Need
- Commercial puppy food
- Warm towels
Instructions
Separate the puppies and mother from each other. Increase the time each day until they are only together at night. This can help make the puppies more independent and give the mother the rest she needs.
Decrease the amount of food you give to the mother. This will cause her to produce less milk.
Feed the puppies with puppy food intended for weaning. This will make them less dependent on their mother's milk. Feed the puppies three to five times a day.
Check the mother's breasts to see if she is producing milk. Her breasts can become engorged and painful. Place some hot towels along her abdomen and give a gentle massage to reduce the pain. Do not give your dog any food for 24 hours.