I don't know where to put this, so, if I have the wrong area, please move it and I apologize.
My question is, I was feeding Shorty this evening around her pups. I didn't think anything of it as she's been real good with them regarding her food. Tonight, however, she tried to snap Porkchops face off because PC was by the food bowl looking into it. They are weaning (not even 4 weeks old yet.) and are interested in food and water. Is it normal for Shorty to try and bite them to back them out of her food? I put my hand right in her food bowl and tapped her on her mouth just to see if she'd react to me in any way. She just backed up and sat down like she should when I put my hand in her food. I plan to feed her in another room from now on because she did hurt PC and I don't want it to go beyond what it has already. But, is this normal? Any advice on how to handle this situation is appreciated.
Thanks,
Chrissy
My question is, I was feeding Shorty this evening around her pups. I didn't think anything of it as she's been real good with them regarding her food. Tonight, however, she tried to snap Porkchops face off because PC was by the food bowl looking into it. They are weaning (not even 4 weeks old yet.) and are interested in food and water. Is it normal for Shorty to try and bite them to back them out of her food? I put my hand right in her food bowl and tapped her on her mouth just to see if she'd react to me in any way. She just backed up and sat down like she should when I put my hand in her food. I plan to feed her in another room from now on because she did hurt PC and I don't want it to go beyond what it has already. But, is this normal? Any advice on how to handle this situation is appreciated.
Thanks,
Chrissy