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I use the following as general WEIGHT GUIDELINES (not for show dogs): * I must be able to see ribs when they turn, not really when they are just standing * I must be able to count 3 vertebrae in the topline * They must look like a peanut in its shell when viewed from above, in other words...

I have kept oldies with heart murmurs going for ages on heart medication (statins and diuretics). Once one has the dosage right, they are like spring chickens. Regular monitoring is obviously crucial. I had one old guy with such an enlarged heart that I thought it would jump out of his...

I agree, it is interesting and worrying to read how many owners have gone through similar Cervical Vertebral Instabilty (CVI) symptoms with their oldies. It sounds as though 12 - 13 years is the age these symptoms develop in whippets. This is quite a bit older than the 9 years at which adult...

My experience is that even vets often aren't very good at diagnosing spinal/neck injuries. One of the problems is that the symptoms come and go and when you take your dog to the vet, he may be having a "good" day and the vet thinks you are the neurotic one! And it is only when one lives with a...

Me again, Meant to add a reference to the very good post made on 30 Sept "A Warning of Sorts" by Woody's owner, Whippets Rule.

If you do an internet search on "Canine Cervical Vertebral Instability" or "Wobbler's Syndrome", you will find plenty of info. Check the symptoms and see if they are similar to what your boy has. CVI is a problem common with large breeds such as Danes and Dobermanns and it does have an...

Hi there, Here are 3 pics of COBYCO CAVALIER as well as some interesting extra info on him at this link: http://thewhippetarchives.net/details.php?id=1790 Lorna anne

I have had elderly whippets with similar symptoms. It proved to be spinal problems. Cortisone (Preds) or Previcox or Rimadyl do help. They had good days and bad days. Their quality of life remained good for a year or two until they started falling and then I had to do what I had to do. :(...

Hi Annie, I absolutely swear by the healing properties of honey-based ointment. Here is a previous recommendation I have made to it on the forum http://www.k9community.co.uk/forums/index....-based+ointment Good luck to you and Finn Lorna Anne

A friend of mine has a 10 year old Whippet which has been diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disease, MYELOPATHY. This is often called "canine multiple sclerosis" and she has been told there is no cure for it. It ends in total paralysis. The first symptoms my friend noticed was a...

Limiting the amount of WATER she drinks will dry up the milk. My vet gave me this tip ages ago with a bitch who had a phantom prgnancy every time she had come into season. But be very careful not to let her dehydrate. And only do it for a day or so as longer can cause kidney damage. Good Luck

Perhaps the caption should be "Sunbasketing Whippets". Any other suggestions for a catchy caption?

Shame she really doesn't sound very happy :( It is very likely her season. The hormones can really mess with their heads something terrible!!! Is it possible something could perhaps have freaked her when you were not round? I wouldn't take her to the vet just yet. If you feel she is...

The animal rescue organisations in South Africa and many of the developing nations are simply overwhelmed and under-resourced. If they confiscate an animal they have to have the resources to defend the confiscation in court - which means gathering evidence, reports, photos, etc - all of which...

It really does sound as though you have done everything according to the book. This type of problem can be extremely exasperating. :( :b The first thing I would do is to have her checked out by your vet to see if she has a mild URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI). Sometimes if the urine is too...

Two whippet pups, a brother and sister of about 10 weeks old (see pic), were discovered in disgusting conditions in a pet shop in South Africa. They were emaciated and very dirty with distended little bellies, their cage was much, much too small, no blanket or chews, only dry pellets and water...

Indeed, I think as their MUSCLE MASS DECREASES with age, the old bones are less cushioned (unless they get a bit porky, of course) :( and that extra soft bed becomes, not a luxury, but essential. -_- -_-

Nope, that's my Jack Russell, "Norma Jean" ducking for cover when she saw me approaching with the camera. She HATES having her pic taken. I think she got a fright with the flash when she was a pup. It could also be that she realised she would stick out like the proverbial SORE THUMB in this...

Sorry about the technical problems with the pic

Whippets really do know how to "chill", don't they? Please note all the discarded toys in the background. . . but this lot are too busy working on their tan to waste time on toys 8) 8)