Maternal behaviour in domestic dogs

Karina Lezama-García1, Chiara Mariti2, Daniel Mota-Rojas1

  • 1Neurophysiology, Behavior and Assessment of Welfare in Domestic Animals, Department of Animal Production and Agriculture, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), Mexico City, Mexico.

Summary

Maternal care in female dogs involves nursing, grooming, and protection, significantly impacting puppy development. Hormones like estradiol and oxytocin are crucial for these maternal behaviors.