Mammals all nurse as babies. Newborn bulldog puppies, even though their eyes are still closed, can accurately find their mother's nipples to nurse. How is this achieved? Let's explore this question together.

Feeding Bulldogs

At birth, bulldog puppies possess relatively well-developed sensory functions such as using their nose to sense heat and smells, and their sense of touch on their body. These senses enable the puppies to find the mother's nipples for nursing and gather together to keep warm. At 2 weeks old, bulldog puppies' eyes and ears begin to function. However, within the following 2 weeks, these functions rapidly and fully develop.

The taste and smell senses present at birth rapidly enhance within 5 weeks. These sensory functions are essential for the puppy's early independence. Shortly after birth, puppies will cry to find their mother. After 3 weeks, the puppies' various senses, such as the tactile sense in their paws, become well developed to better adapt to the environment and to find their mother to nurse.

When newborn bulldogs are nursing, some puppies might be too weak to get milk. Owners can assist by positioning the puppies properly to help them nurse.