How to stop my dog from moving puppies into my bed at night?

It could just be that Mimi trusts you and wants you to be there with her and her puppies. Moving the puppies and whelping box closer to you may help make Mimi feel a bit more comfortable and let you sleep. If you suspect Mimi or any of the puppies may be ill and she is trying to alert you to this, seeking veterinary care in person is best.

You may have to keep the puppies in a warm box next to her that she can't fit into and give them to her a few at a time every few hours to nurse. Once they get a little bigger, they should have no trouble staying out of her way. I'd be more worried that these puppies are sick or not nursing enough or not thriving in some way, and not actually getting squashed by mom. (This is common in pigs, not dogs). Make sure the pups are gaining a few ounces every day in weight and they should be ok.

Unfortunately, when a momma cat feels someplace is safe, she'll be pretty adamant about bringing her kittens there! Apparently, the bed, and you are her safe spot. You may try making a "nest" for her out of pillows or a blanket from your bed and placing it next to the bed so it smells safe like you, but you can't crush it. You can also try making a pillow "wall" to keep yourself separated from the babies as well if you roll over in the night. Otherwise, just trying to make someplace else more enticing should encourage her to move them again.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Misha. Congratulations on welcoming her to your home! As far as night time routines, you may wish to consider a crate for her if you do not want her I your bed at night. You can try placing the crate in your room as some dogs are happier when they are near you. Others will find this frustrating and want to be out and in your bed. In this case, try leaving the crate downstairs. Make the crate a happy place for her wothbspecoal treats and toys. Never use it for punishment or time out. You can place her in there for short intervals during the day as well to help her become accustomed to it. It may be a tough transition as she will still protest a bit. I am sure she enjoys sleeping in your bed! If you are consistent with her, she should adapt. I hope this information helps!

Sometimes mamas will separate a puppy that is not doing well, so if this puppy seems smaller than the others or isn’t eating as well I’d recommend having it examined by your vet. It could also be a behavior quirk of hers, sonif the puppy seems normal otherwise I wouldn’t worry too much.

That is a concern. Newborn puppies are fragile and can be harmed easily. You may try keeping Bella and the puppy on some sort of mattress pad with a railing to eliminate any areas where the puppy could be trapped. You may need to build a bed with the railing to prevent the puppy from getting under the mattress. If you cannot find a solution to keep the puppy safe, you may need to remove it from Bella and meet all of its needs. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Move his crate into your room. As he acclimated, you can gradually move it out. You can also try a cover, nightlight, leaving a radio on low and place a heating pad under the crate to provide warmth. Use on with a thermostat and make sure he cannot get to it or urinate on it. A pheromone product, such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser, may decrease any anxiety.