Must-Watch: 8 Tiny Nursing Puppies and Their Mama’s Postpartum Care Routine Melts Hearts Online
People often assume that “postpartum care” is something reserved specifically for human nursing moms. But did you know that mama dogs, too, need some extra TLC right after they’ve given birth?
@mythologicaldogs Postpartum care isn’t just for humans 🥹 here’s some stuff we’ve been doing to support our foster mama 🩷 she’s been doing such an amazing job. #dogmomlife #puppylove #rescuedog #fostering #dogtok ♬ Green Gramophone soundtrack from Hello Neighbour – timaeqq
Behind every adorable litter of puppies is a dedicated mother dog who used all her strength and energy to bring her little ones into the world. But the hard work doesn’t end at birth. After she delivers, she has to fight through the exhaustion and hormonal changes so that her babies get the warmth, nourishment, and love they need to thrive.
The constant demand of tending to her newborns may take a toll on her mind and body, which is why offering postpartum care to a mama dog is one of the most beautiful gifts you can give her. No one knows this better than dog owner Laurel of TikTok account @mythologicaldogs. Laurel’s foster dog recently gave birth to eight puppies, and she’s made it her daily mission to offer her postpartum care to make her feel loved and supported.
In a heartwarming video, Laurel captures what her mama dog’s postpartum care routine entails. It’s a lot. She hand-feeds her mama dog whenever she’s too busy breastfeeding to eat, ensures she has her own comfortable, quiet area where she can bond and relax with her newborns, and makes sure that her other dogs or visitors don’t go near mama dog for the sake of her peace of mind.
That’s not all. Laurel also checks in on her mama dog several times during the day, watches over the puppies if the mama dog wants to take a break, and feeds her high-quality, hydrating meals to help replenish her strength and ensure her body produces enough milk for her young ones.
Laurel’s dedication is more than just an act of service. It’s the purest show of love; a reminder of the great lengths some of us can go for our incredible four-legged friends.
Hundreds of TikTok users have flooded Laurel’s comments section with heartfelt messages of support and admiration, and we can’t get enough.
“I love the way you are loving that sweet pup as she does the hard work of being a mama,” one person wrote.
“Ahh, best caretaker ever! Momma Terra looks so relaxed! She knows she is in a good place,” another comment reads.
“ You’re doing amazing! The nutrition and breaks from her puppies are so important,” a third person wrote.
