Whippet — Puppy Care
Care recommendations — Puppy stage
During the puppy stage, feed a puppy-formulated diet sized for Whippets to support steady growth, and keep vaccinations and deworming on schedule as recommended by a vet. keep exercise age-appropriate while growth is still underway. The short, fine coat needs minimal brushing, though its thin coat and low body fat make it more sensitive to cold, so a jacket helps in chilly weather. Starting a gentle grooming and handling routine now, while a Whippet puppy is small and adaptable, tends to make care far easier once it's grown, and this is also a valuable window for socializing a young Whippet to people, other pets, and everyday household sounds.
⚠️ Watch for
Most of the conditions linked to Whippets tend to appear later in life, so this stage is mainly about tracking normal growth: steady weight gain, bright eyes, a good appetite, and a comfortable gait. If anything looks off this early — such as bad breath, drooling, or reluctance to eat hard food — a prompt check-in with a vet is worthwhile rather than waiting.
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