How do dogs eat when they are in the moms belly?

Dogs, like other mammals, don't eat while they are developing inside their mother's belly.

Instead, they get all the nutrients they need through the placenta. This is a special organ that connects the developing puppy to the mother's bloodstream. The placenta allows for the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the mother and the growing puppies.

Think of it like a lifeline that provides everything the puppies need to grow and develop until they're born!