When we think of postpartum care, it’s usually in the context of human mothers—but canine moms need just as much support and attention after giving birth. Behind every litter of wiggly, wide-eyed ...

Caring for a dog after she gives birth involves managing an environment that shapes long-term health. Many owners focus heavily on the newborns while unintentionally overlooking the mother’s physical ...

Dogs have been man's best friend for centuries. In recent decades, those furry friends have transitioned into "fur babies," with many people opting for dog ownership over traditional parenthood. But ...

Lots of dogs that go through the stress of having a litter of puppies will need a little something extra to get back on their feet. Sometimes it's simple, like plenty of fresh food (similar to what a ...

A 4-year-old Chihuahua struggled through 12 hours of labor. But she still hadn’t delivered her puppies. That’s when the dog’s owner went out for help. After walking a mile to Dakin Humane Society on ...

OAK GROVE, Ky. (WSMV) - A dog and her puppies in Kentucky were rescued from under a shed after she had just given birth. The Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department said they were called to a home just ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- A rescue dog is gaining national attention after having a litter of 15 puppies. Raleigh-based rescue Perfectly Imperfect Pups (PIPs) announced the birth of Meadow's litter on Oct. 8.

A desperate dog that gave birth in a drain pipe has captured hearts on social media, but the family has yet to find a “safe haven,” according shelter officials in southeastern North Carolina. The mom ...