Caring for a Whippet Past Ten
Senior Whippet care strategies explain how to support aging dogs with a lifespan of 12 to 15 years through changing activity levels.
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Eye Disease in a Whippet
Whippet eye health involves recognizing normal anatomy, distinguishing age-related changes like lenticular sclerosis, and spotting potential diseases early.
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The Twelve to Fifteen Years a Whippet Lives
Whippet lifespan averages twelve to fifteen years, influenced by genetics, ideal weight, daily exercise, and veterinary care.
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Why a Whippet’s Big Heart Is Not a Diagnosis
Whippet heart enlargement seen on routine X-rays often indicates a healthy athletic physiology rather than disease.
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Phosphofructokinase Deficiency in a Whippet
Phosphofructokinase deficiency in Whippets is an inherited metabolic disorder affecting energy production through an autosomal recessive genetic pattern.
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The Thin Skin That Sends a Whippet to the Vet for Stitches
Whippet skin fragility causes frequent cuts and deep lacerations requiring emergency vet visits for stitches and medical care.
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Mitral Valve Disease Is What Ends Most Old Whippets
Mitral Valve Disease is a progressive degenerative heart condition that causes backward blood flow and eventual failure in older Whippets.
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The Bloodwork Numbers That Look Wrong on a Healthy Whippet
Healthy Whippet bloodwork often differs from standard canine ranges because higher red blood cell counts support their unique athletic physiology.
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Why a Whippet Needs a Sighthound Anesthesia Protocol
Whippet anesthesia protocols protect lean sighthounds by preventing hypothermia and managing slow drug metabolism during surgical procedures.
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Bully Whippet Syndrome and the Myostatin Gene Behind It
Bully Whippet Syndrome results from a myostatin gene mutation causing excessive muscle mass and robust physical appearance.
