Can a senior Whippet have a heart attack?
Deep sleep. Yes, seniors seem to sleep more deeply and sometimes can be hard to wake up, actually requiring you to shake them and give yourself a heart attack in the process. Loss of appetite. Only if temporary, otherwise not wanting to eat at all requires a vet visit.
How old do Whippets have to be to have surgery?
Whippets, even older whippets, are tougher than many people give them credit for. Don’t be afraid to have surgery done or attempt medical treatment just because your dog is old. All of Nemo’s surgeries occurred after he was 10 yrs old, the latest being a 1lb tumor removed from under his shoulder at almost 14.
What kind of health problems does a whippet have?
Finally, Whippets have adverse reactions to anesthesia. They can be prone to hypothermia or hyperthermia while anesthetized and are slow to recover. An experienced vet knows how to handle this safely. Whippets can be prone to heart murmurs and irregular or intermittent heart beats.
How did my mother deal with her CHF?
Mother, on the other hand, had CHF for many, many years and it was pretty much kept under control with diet and meds. The last year of her life the CHF didn’t respond well to much of any thing. Four months before she died she had a cough that didn’t respond to anything and only happened at night.
Deep sleep. Yes, seniors seem to sleep more deeply and sometimes can be hard to wake up, actually requiring you to shake them and give yourself a heart attack in the process. Loss of appetite. Only if temporary, otherwise not wanting to eat at all requires a vet visit.
Whippets, even older whippets, are tougher than many people give them credit for. Don’t be afraid to have surgery done or attempt medical treatment just because your dog is old. All of Nemo’s surgeries occurred after he was 10 yrs old, the latest being a 1lb tumor removed from under his shoulder at almost 14.
Mother, on the other hand, had CHF for many, many years and it was pretty much kept under control with diet and meds. The last year of her life the CHF didn’t respond well to much of any thing. Four months before she died she had a cough that didn’t respond to anything and only happened at night.
What happens to Whippets as they get older?
They may sleep more, and as they get older they will sleep a lot. They may be shaky getting up, especially if they have old injuries or arthritis. You may suddenly think your whippet has selective hearing but in actuality they could be going deaf.
