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whelp 1. a young offspring of certain animals, esp of a wolf or dog 2. Nautical any of the ridges, parallel to the axis, on the drum of a capstan to keep a rope, cable, or chain from slipping How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Jerry White of the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control's Castaic shelter said that, when coyotes are whelping, they naturally get more aggressive to protect their young. Puppies were fed a complete and balanced diet that varied only in DHA levels, as were the puppies' mothers prior to whelping. Whelping only one litter per year, assuring that the offspring are at least eight weeks of age and immunized against common diseases before placement into a new home, and notifying the department of the identity of new owners are permit conditions. |
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