There are extreme cases of megacolon or megacecum that can kill a pup.

Also, any disease or illness that comes through a colony because proper quarantine wasnt utilized.

Perhaps the mother is or cant care for her pups for any number of reasons, though I think they will definitely try.
There's just too many to rattle off.

Explain your situation better, it will be easier to narrow down some reasons.

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