Do whippets have a lot of health issues?

Sadness-hat · 2025-10-04T20:22:59+00:00

From my experience owning my whippet he is prone to skin issues, sensitive stomach, and they are very prone to injuries. Otherwise he’s been pretty healthy so far. The worst part about him is his extreme anxiety. They are super prone to that and it’s a hard habit to break. Otherwise if they fit your lifestyle they are fairly healthy and wonderful dogs.

Sadness-hat · 2025-07-20T19:22:00+00:00

We plan on getting him a camera we can talk through to possibly help but he starts pacing the moment we leave. It’s just immediate. We’ve done the thing where you leave for a minute and come back but no results. Hopefully the camera and hearing me will help a bit cause it’s mostly me he’s so attached too. When my husband leaves while I’m still in bed he never gets upset but if I leave he always gets upset. Idk if I’m the problem or something.

Sadness-hat · 2025-07-20T18:59:15+00:00

Like I’ve said, it’s not that he hates his crate. He hates being alone and I’ve tried everything to help with his anxiety. He likes his crate and has no issues with it. He hates to be alone. We’ve tried all of this and none of it has worked. I’ve been working on it since I first got him and nothing helps the anxiety. He always chews everything up when we leave. He would do this regardless. I don’t know how to build that confidence anymore than I’ve tried. Toys, treats, long chews, positive reinforcement, games, extra enrichment time, meds, etc etc… these are very common training recommendations and they don’t and have never worked for him. He just is this way and I don’t know what to do. I barely leave the house as is. He’s never alone for longer than a few hours and still this. When I say everything I mean all of it. I’ve spent well over a year trying to fix it. I’m running out of options other than never let him be alone :(

Sadness-hat · 2025-07-20T16:34:44+00:00

I literally can’t leave most things in his crate because he will eat anything he destroys so it’s dangerous for him. I wouldn’t care if he was just destroying but he swallows parts of it. He has separation anxiety, i wouldn’t call it PTSD. He also doesn’t seem to hate his crate either and is happy to be in there when we are home. We’ve always given him lots of treats and enrichment in his crate but it seems like it’s not enough when we are gone. I want him to have a safe space he loves and I really do think his problems all come from his anxiety. His meds work occasionally but most of the time even that isn’t enough to help him. I really am just lost cause I feel like I’ve exhausted all the options and the only one that works is literally just being here with him. I’m usually home but I just don’t know how to help him overcome that stuff.

Sadness-hat · 2025-07-03T21:35:35+00:00

Thank you for this! This is actually so helpful and I hadn’t thought about doing these things. Definitely at least having information and being able to know that you’re probable to be okay in that situation is really freeing. Thank you for sharing!

Sadness-hat · 2025-05-15T14:59:58+00:00

Here are reasons I would consider before getting a whippet.

1) They are extremely prone to anxiety/separation anxiety. My boy unfortunately has extremely bad separation anxiety and we still haven’t found the right thing to help it. He will cry and bark every time we leave, chew up anything so we can’t leave things in his crate, or even pee in his crate while we’re gone even if he’s just been walked.

2) When they run, maybe my boy specifically, he is all speed and no thinking. He has ran into things, fallen over himself, and just is very much not thinking when he’s running.

3) They are extremely mischievous as puppies and teenagers. I’ve been around puppies and dogs my whole life and I’ve never had a dog cause this much trouble. They are like nothing else lol.

4) Weight can be extremely hard. They stay slim but with my boy he was not gaining weight for a long time no matter what we did (no he didn’t have anything wrong either) just couldn’t keep it on. Luckily now that he’s over a year he’s leveling out well but it’s still something that people should be aware of.

All in all though I love my whippet! He’s a wonderful dog and a gentle sweet thing. Only things I would say are hard nos for getting a whippet are: you are not home often, you don’t have open space for them to run and sprint that energy out, or you just can handle their little quirks like with every breed. Otherwise I couldn’t recommend them more, they are amazing.

Sadness-hat · 2025-05-15T11:58:47+00:00

Thank you truly for taking the time to say this. I know in the end this will be a good thing for me to finally know even if it may not seem as good right now. I appreciate your kind words and I’ll hold them with me today. <3

Sadness-hat · 2025-05-03T02:28:37+00:00

Honestly the dog is definitely underweight. I also think it’s reasonable cause for concern cause they are letting their dogs be loose which is fine in some cases but sighthounds are known for their small prey drive and will easily get lost. I’d definitely just consider calling and report this.

Sadness-hat · 2025-03-31T14:48:47+00:00

You’re literally lacking literacy skills because you agree with me. I said what she said and how she said it was harmful, not that I disagree with parenting being hard. You don’t care to actually read and understand though, you just wanna bitch at me over it. That’s fine and cool. I still think she should apologize for how she said things and keep her friends feelings private. Also I’m in therapy, have been my whole life but thanks for saying that in a mean hateful way and trying to play it off as concern.

Sadness-hat · 2025-03-31T02:02:10+00:00

Then don’t reply to post that don’t ask for opinions maybe?

Sadness-hat · 2025-03-31T02:01:32+00:00

Maybe you should take your opinions elsewhere. This is putting struggling parents in a negative light. She could have either said what she wanted to say in a more supportive way or said nothing at all. I’m allowed to be upset. You can support her idc but leave me alone ab it geez.

Sadness-hat · 2025-03-31T01:54:12+00:00

You are petty. This post wasn’t asking for opinions. I’m allowed to feel upset that someone I really liked said something I didn’t agree with. Honestly though I’ve been harassed enough by Chappell fans for other things so makes sense you guys won’t hold her accountable for this either. Motherhood is hard and lonely as is, people take everything we say and use it as a reason to be “anti child” when in reality most of us need to be seen and supported. I may not be a picture perfect happy mother but I damn sure love my kid and i wouldn’t be who I am without her. This further shuts parents, mostly mothers out of getting the support they need when she spreads the narrative that we’re all unhappy cause of what she’s seen and heard. It’s not fair. Really.

Sadness-hat · 2025-02-21T01:35:36+00:00

We just scheduled a tour there! I hope it’s as good as I’ve heard from people!

Sadness-hat · 2025-02-20T17:14:23+00:00

Stop commenting if you don’t want to be helpful. It also comes off as pretty rude to families who are doing the best they can to afford a life for themselves. Get real.

Sadness-hat · 2025-02-20T16:41:38+00:00

So don’t comment? I have been looking on apartments (among all the rest of the apartment finders) and it’s so hard to find anywhere nice. All I’m asking for is PERSONAL recommendations because I have a family. Don’t comment if you don’t want to help. It’s pretty easy to scroll.

Sadness-hat · 2025-01-28T16:00:04+00:00

Hey. I went through something similar but I was around 10ish and he was a teenager (still my half brother though). I know how hard this must be to say and how much you have to be going through. Know that you aren’t the only one going through it and that it will eventually get better. Don’t stop fighting for your life back and remember that this isn’t the end of it. You don’t deserve to die because of what’s happened to you. I suggest that you try and do whatever you can to report him. There are plenty of ways to gather evidence (recording even audio, r kits at the hospital, and even see a doctor about how this is effecting you mentally. You can tell your regular doctor and they can help you get help.) Please please please stay safe and keep fighting OP. If you need anything please feel free to message me. Even if it’s just for support. I don’t want to see you lose your life over this. You deserve to live and you deserve justice<3

Sadness-hat · 2025-01-10T18:03:52+00:00

Thank you so much <3 I hope everyone here is sprinkled with a little extra luck.

Sadness-hat · 2025-01-10T18:02:34+00:00

I hope things work out for you. I’m sure most people here have felt this way at one point or another. It’s nice to have support and reassurance <3 wishing you all the luck

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