This section of the website is specifically for the healthy and care of your whippet, we cover topics such as grooming to help you know how to correctly care and maintain your whippet.
A question we get asked regularly here, why is my whippet having fits or seizures? This is most often because of epilepsy, a disease that is very common in dogs, and especially in the whippet breed. Epilepsy is a chronic condition that affects the brain, causing your dog to experience seizures. Even though it is …
A new dog comes with many responsibilities, and every breed will have its own personal needs that have to be fulfilled to keep them happy. For an inexperienced Whippet owner, it will take time and dedication to ensure their dog becomes comfortable with their new home. Knowing how to keep your whippet happy is an …
The best time to neuter a whippet is when you are not planning to breed your dog and want to prevent any chance of developing a disease concerning the reproductive glands. As well as that, neutering a whippet can be considered if you own other dogs – or live in an area where there is …
Whippet dandruff can be caused by a bacteria which feeds of the oils of the skin of your dog, producing oleic acid as a resulting by-product. Your whippet may be sensitive to this oleic acid, which may lead to dandruff. Dandruff can also be caused by greasy skin and sebum over production. However, most often, …
Unlike humans who only yawn when they are tired or bored, dogs may have completely different ways of expressing their feelings. When whippets yawn, it could also be an indication that they are stressed or anxious. Sure, this can be seasonal as feeling anxious is inevitable at the end of the day; however, if it’s …
To make sure you can comfort your whippet to the best of your ability, always be nearby and provide a lot of reassurance. Talk to your whippet in a calm, soothing voice. Pet him or keep him close to you, but be careful not to hurt any place where he feels pain. Provide your dog …
Many owners find that even though owning a dog is a wonderful experience, it can come with certain challenges. This could be your dog chewing or digging, barking, howling, or destroying furniture. Sometimes, owners may be faced with the quite common problem of their dog eating poop. It could be their own poop that your …
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Puppies’ beauty and charming personality are among the most exciting and rewarding things ever. They provide joy to both the owner and their mother. Most dog owners usually can’t wait for their dogs to become pregnant and produce these cuddly and incredibly irresistible companions. However, many don’t consider what it takes to comfortably nurture and …
When you see your little canine friend with her front feet over her eyes looking shy, or she’s crankier and more affectionate than usual, then her heat season is nigh. You’ll be glad to know that only female dogs go into heat; so don’t worry if you have a male whippet. So, if you’re planning …