noun
- the process of giving birth to puppies or other young carnivorous mammals
Usage: veterinary; animal breeding
verb
- present participle of whelp; giving birth to puppies or other young carnivorous mammals
Usage: veterinary; animal breeding
Examples
- The dog is whelping and needs a quiet, comfortable space.
- Whelping typically occurs 63 days after conception in dogs.
- The veterinarian assisted with the difficult whelping process.
- She prepared a whelping box with clean towels and blankets.
- The breeder monitored the mother closely during whelping.
- Whelping complications can require immediate veterinary attention.