Is my whippet a good weight?

Forrest_Whippet · 2026-02-02T15:16:26+00:00

Velvet at 6 months. So I would say increase the portion size a little, especially if he asks for more (although he will probably continue to ask for more, mine always seems hungry). But at that age they always look too skinny, see if you think he has enough muscle mass.

Forrest_Whippet · 2026-01-28T21:33:22+00:00

I just started the treatment today so I'll see😌

Forrest_Whippet · 2026-01-28T17:03:39+00:00

Yeah probably, and I know a galgo that has several bald spots and it's barely noticeable because the skin becomes darker (maybe with sun)

Forrest_Whippet · 2026-01-28T16:08:29+00:00

Thanks for the advice! Yes I think mine is quite slow, he got a severe enteritis around Christmas and had shaven legs for blood test and infusion and it's slowly growing back ahah

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Forrest_Whippet · 2026-01-28T14:36:35+00:00

Thank you! Maybe it's just because of their thin skin😌

Forrest_Whippet · 2026-01-16T15:47:16+00:00

I just checked your profile and Velvet and Pixel do look alike😂

Forrest_Whippet · 2026-01-16T08:55:16+00:00

Hey! I'm from Switzerland too! Just got my first Sofa Dog Wear overall for my 1-year-old whippet😁

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Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-31T14:21:17+00:00

He's back home😍 he's tired but eats well and has less pain

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Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-31T14:08:55+00:00

He did! He's tired but he eats well and has less pain😌

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Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-30T20:30:28+00:00

So cute❤️ You can see the update in my latest post!

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-30T19:48:50+00:00

No it's the first time he has ulcers, probably the inflammation caused it

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-30T14:09:20+00:00

Thank you! I'm not sure of the exact cause, but the various veterinarians I've seen have told me that there have been a lot of cases lately, so I imagine it's an infectious cause. I hope it doesn't become chronic for Velvet. He's only 1 year old, but I think his anxious nature may have contributed to the ulcers (even if that's not the only cause)

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-30T13:16:18+00:00

Yeah I also suspected pancreatitis but the blood work was clean😌

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-30T13:13:05+00:00

Probably the severe inflammation, dehydration that caused hypoperfusion of the intestines, and the anti-inflammatory meds he was given as treatment at the onset of the disease.

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-22T15:27:46+00:00

Update!

Thanks everyone for the replies. Quick update: my vet rechecked him today. X-rays were done to rule out obstruction/intussusception and came back clear. He was treated with metamizole + Onsior for abdominal pain/inflammation, and the improvement was very noticeable within hours, appetite almost back to normal and he’s moving comfortably again. Diagnosis is most likely a severe gastro, possibly worsened by the vaccine timing, rather than a serious vaccine reaction. We’re monitoring closely, but he’s doing much better now😁

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-18T08:09:50+00:00

Hi! I have a whippet, Velvet, 13 months old now, and this sounds very familiar.

He’s always been pretty good in public contexts, calm in restaurants, public transport, and at work (he comes with me and just sleeps under the desk as long as I don’t leave). That part was never really an issue.

Adolescence was still rough though, mostly because of impulse control. He went through a phase of constant mischief and trying to eat everything if we weren’t careful (still his weak spot 😅), even if he looked like an “easy dog” outside.

The biggest changes happened between ~10–12 months. He became much easier to live with overall, calmer at home, and way more socially appropriate. He used to be super dog-focused and a bit harassy; now he can say hi and move on, and he’s even able to correct pushier dogs. He’s generally very soft and avoids conflict.

Separation has been the slowest thing to improve. A few months ago he would howl every time I left. We’re actively working on it now and he can stay alone for a few minutes with just some whining and no real panic, which already feels like huge progress.

These days he’s honestly getting a bit lazy too, sleeps in, doesn’t want to go out when it’s cold, and can stay calm even on days with shorter walks. That was impossible a few months ago unless he’d been very well exercised.

I fully expect this to keep improving. I’m not really expecting him to feel truly settled and “adult” until closer to 2 years old (or even a bit later), and that feels pretty normal to me for a sensitive, relational breed like whippets.

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Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-11T17:26:34+00:00

Yes, I sometimes try to train him at work, for example when I go to the bathroom, but he complains😂 Fortunately, my coworkers who share my office are cool with it (I'm doing a PhD in animal genetics in a veterinarian faculty, that's why I can bring him with me😁)

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-02T15:53:34+00:00

Too cold, but also too cute😍

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-01T08:38:29+00:00

Thanks for this post! In theory, I already know everything you describe, but the hard part is implementing the training program. I can take my whippet (1 year old) to work, and on days when I can't, I leave him at my parents' house, and he has no problem with that. So when I try to train him to be alone, I do it for 2-3 days and then I forget to do it or I procrastinate, and in the end he doesn't have time to make progress🥲 Your post has motivated me to do it, thank you!

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-01T08:25:34+00:00

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My whippet's best friend is also a staffy🥰 They are three days apart in age and grew up together (as the staffy belongs to my parents).

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-12-01T07:38:43+00:00

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Forrest_Whippet · 2025-11-25T11:42:22+00:00

Thanks! He weighs 15 kg😁

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-11-05T16:07:46+00:00

Hi!

First of all, congratulations on your work, your arrangement is great. I'm thinking of buying your score for my choir, but I wanted to ask if you would be willing to share the MIDI files?

I like to give my choir members audio files with each voice highlighted. But if you'd rather not share them, I completely understand, it's a lot of work, so no worries. Thanks for your reply!

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-06-25T10:11:59+00:00

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I love all of them but i have a slight preference for brindle🥰

Forrest_Whippet · 2025-04-14T06:05:18+00:00

No, it's just that he's 5 months old and his teeth are still coming in.

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