The word "whelp" is defined as "a young offspring of a mammal, such as a dog or wolf". A whelping box is simply a specialized box designed for optimal birthing and raising of small mammals, specifically puppies.
You are probably thinking "well my grandma put our pregnant dog in a cardboard box or laundry basket with some towels when she was giving birth, isn't that the same thing?". I assure you it is not. Many people even view this simplistic, old-fashioned idea as neglectful these days.
Discussions about how pups can become injured during birth flood the internet. Pups can become tangled and injured when born in a laundry basket and without proper supervision a birthing mother can even unknowingly crush her pups in a cardboard box during the birthing process.
Whelping boxes are mainly a safety precaution for birthing mothers and their offspring and they are most commonly used by breeders. They are designed for easy clean up, optimum safety for the pups and they are reusable. which is a great benefit for multiple litter breeders. When you are breeding for money the care and survival of your pups is your livelihood.
Ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the pups in addition to finding convenience and efficiency in the breeding process is how whelping boxes became prevalent in the breeding world.
Whelping boxes are also now considered a necessity for many owners who find their pet has become pregnant. This is because whelping boxes are known to ensure the safety of the pups without extra supervision needed. They have specially placed rails within the box that'll keep mama from accidentally squashing a pup between herself and and the box wall during the birthing and afterward.
A whelping box keeps young pups confined while allowing the mother to easily enter and exit at will and a whelping box keeps the mess of birthing puppies off your floor. Additionally, whelping boxes are made to keep pups shielded from drafts which can make them sick and weak after birth.
In what way is a whelping box a source of artistic inspiration? This box provides safety, it allows life to come forth... it is no ordinary box!
Article by Elliot Jackson
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