What could cause whelping on a dachshund?

Answer by  DogLoverForAll (31)

Whelping is the act of birthing puppies by your dachshund. Your dachshund is pregnant and is begaining the stages of giving birth to her litter of puppies. Congratulations on your arrivals!

Answer by  TheAnswerFairy (2345)

Well, since "whelping" means giving birth to puppies, the cause of whelping would be that the dog has become pregnant and has carried her litter to term and is now delivering them. Whelping can refer to any animal giving birth, but typically people only use this word to refer to dogs.

Answer by  Cindy26 (15)

Get ready! Your dog should be giving birth quite soon. You'll notice 24 hours prior to the start of whelping that your dog's appetite has dropped off. This is one of the first signs that your dog is ready for her puppies to come.

Answer by  ubermom (10)

An allergic reaction can cause whelping. Many deoderants, shampoos, medications, and even topical medications can cause the whelping to occur. Flea bites can also cause this to occur and is usually accompanied by itching.