The early days of puppyhood are intense, for both mom and human. Feeding schedules, sleep deprivation, and constant care are all part of the package. However, in one sweet home, an English Cocker Spaniel named Alba is handling motherhood like a pro, and she is not doing it alone. A video of the mom dog calmly trusting her human to bottle-feed her puppy is giving people all the feels and it’s easy to see why.
Mom dog knows her puppy is well taken care of when with owner
Shared by Alba’s owner on the account @alba.thecocker, the video captures a deeply tender routine at home. In the clip, Alba rests her head calmly on her owner’s lap while the owner gently bottle-feeds one of her puppies. Rather than seeming anxious or uneasy, Alba watches with soft, patient eyes, fully trusting her human to care for her baby. At one point, Alba leans over and licks her puppy as it feeds, offering comfort and reassurance in her own way.
The owner explains in the caption that this is not a one-time occurrence. Alba does this almost every time the puppy is fed. She stays close throughout, ready to clean and stimulate her pup immediately afterward. The owner shares, “It’s like she completely understands that her baby needs my help to feed, she accepts it, and she’s right by her.”
People flooded the comments with affection for Alba and her owner. One viewer perfectly summed up Alba’s protective nature, writing, “Moms never stop worrying about their babies.” Another added, “Makes my eyes tear up to see you and Alba being such perfect mommies to this little miracle.” Others praised the moment as a lesson in love, with one person commenting, “Humans could learn so much from this!! So absolutely beautiful.”
Puppies may need to be bottle-fed when their mother is unable to nurse them, either due to health complications, low milk production, or rejection of a pup. In some cases, supplementing natural feeding is necessary when a puppy isn’t gaining enough weight or when the litter is too large for the mother to nurse all her babies adequately. Bottle feeding provides vital nutrients and requires careful technique to ensure the puppy’s safety and digestion.
