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FREEZE-DRIED RAW FEEDING GUIDE

How to feed a Whippet

The Whippet is a lean sprinting machine wrapped in a thin, fine coat — built to hit 35 mph, then curl up on the couch all evening. That mix of explosive athletics and a naturally slight frame makes how you feed one its own quiet art.

Here is exactly how to feed a Whippet on freeze-dried raw: in small, scheduled meals that keep this deep-chested sighthound lean, fueled, and protected from the bloat risk their build carries.

  • Adult weight25–40 lb
  • SizeMedium
  • EnergyHigh
  • Lifespan12–15 years
  • CoatShort, fine and smooth — low shedder
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A healthy Whippet
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What a Whippet's body needs

Every Whippet trait comes back to one thing: how you feed them. Here's what matters most.

  • Sprinter's build, high burst energy

    Needs: Clean, high-quality animal protein

    83% meat, organs and bone fuels lean, fast-twitch muscle and steady energy for explosive runs — without the carb fillers that spike and crash.

  • Naturally lean, small stomach

    Needs: Calorie-dense, small portions

    Freeze-dried raw packs real nutrition into a small serving, so a slight dog gets everything it needs without an oversized bowl.

  • Deep chest, bloat risk

    Needs: Smaller, scheduled meals

    A measured, easy-to-portion raw diet makes it simple to split the day into several small feeds instead of one big risky meal.

  • Thin, fine, injury-prone skin

    Needs: Omega-3 fatty acids

    Whole-food animal and fish fats feed the skin barrier from the inside, supporting resilient skin and a sleek coat on a dog with little natural padding.

  • Athletic joints, hard turns at speed

    Needs: Joint-supporting nutrients

    Real bone and organ supply natural glucosamine and chondroitin, and omega-3s help calm the everyday wear of a dog that changes direction at full sprint.

How much to feed a Whippet

Quick answer: a healthy adult Whippet (25–40 lb) needs about 3.8–6.0 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split across two meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry — so it's much less by volume than kibble. Feed to a lean waistline and adjust every few weeks.

Ideal adult weightFreeze-dried per dayPer meal (×2)
25 lb 3.8 oz 1.9 oz
29 lb 4.4 oz 2.2 oz
33 lb typical Whippet 5.0 oz 2.5 oz
37 lb 5.6 oz 2.8 oz
40 lb 6.0 oz 3.0 oz

Starting points for a moderately active adult (~0.15 oz of freeze-dried per lb of ideal weight). Active dogs need a little more, couch companions a little less — always adjust to body condition, not the bag.

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What to feed a Whippet

For a Whippet we recommend complete freeze-dried raw as the daily base — real meat, organs and ground bone with no heat-processed filler — or as a topper while you transition. Its calorie density means small, satisfying meals that suit a small stomach.

Lean single-protein recipes like Chicken or Wild-Caught Cod keep a sensitive, weight-watching sighthound trim; richer Beef helps fuel hard-running or underweight dogs. Just add water and serve in two or more smaller meals.

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Feeding a Whippet by life stage

  • Puppy: Whippet puppies should be fed at least three times a day on a regular schedule to suit their small stomachs and protect against bloat. Feed roughly 5–8% of current body weight across those meals and grow them steadily, not fast.
  • Adult: Feed to a lean, visible waist across two or more smaller meals. Use the chart below as a starting point and adjust to body condition — remember a fit Whippet is meant to look slight.
  • Senior: Older Whippets slow down but should stay lean and muscled. Trim portions as activity drops, keep protein high to preserve lean muscle, and lean into omega-3 and joint-supporting nutrition.

Common Whippet concerns — and the diet connection

  • Bloat / GDV (deep chest)A deep-chested build raises bloat risk; smaller, scheduled, measured meals and a slow feeder support calmer digestion. Freeze-dried raw portions cleanly into several small feeds rather than one large bowl.
  • Lean body conditionKeeping a Whippet at its naturally slight weight protects the heart, joints and overall longevity — measured raw feeding to a visible waist makes that easy to hold.
  • Thin, laceration-prone skinA fine, low-padding coat offers little protection; an omega-rich, whole-food diet supports the skin barrier and healthy recovery from the everyday scrapes of an active sprinter.
  • Heart health with ageSmaller breeds can develop heart-valve changes over time; a lean body condition and a clean, low-filler, omega-3-rich diet support overall cardiovascular wellness alongside your vet's guidance.
  • Energy & lean muscleA working sighthound runs on clean animal protein and fat for explosive, sustained energy and muscle maintenance — not on carbohydrate fillers.

Diet supports health but doesn't replace veterinary care — ask your vet about any specific condition.

Feeding a Whippet: what to know

Whippets are meant to look lean — a dog in perfect condition often reads as "too skinny" to an untrained eye. Feed to a visible waist and a light, just-covered ribcage, and resist the urge to fill out a frame that is supposed to be slight.

Because they are deep-chested, never feed a Whippet one large meal or free-feed. Split the day's food into smaller scheduled meals, and use a slow feeder if your dog inhales it — both lower the risk of gas, gulping, and bloat.

Whippet feeding questions

How much should I feed my Whippet?
A healthy adult Whippet (25–40 lb) needs roughly 4–6 oz of freeze-dried raw per day, split across two or more small meals. Freeze-dried is calorie-dense and measured dry, so it is far less by volume than kibble — feed to a lean, visible waist and adjust every few weeks.
Why shouldn't I feed my Whippet one big meal?
Whippets are deep-chested, which raises the risk of bloat. Splitting the day's food into several smaller scheduled meals — and using a slow feeder if your dog gulps — keeps digestion calmer and is far safer than free-feeding or one large bowl.
My Whippet looks too skinny — is that normal?
Usually, yes. A Whippet in ideal condition is meant to look lean, with a visible waist and lightly covered ribs. Don't feed to "fill out" the frame; feed to body condition. If you're unsure, check with your vet rather than adding weight.
What is the best food for a Whippet's thin, sensitive skin?
A whole-food, omega-3-rich diet supports the skin barrier from the inside. Complete freeze-dried raw with real meat and fish fats — plus a skin and coat omega supplement — helps a fine-coated, injury-prone sighthound stay sleek and resilient.
How do I switch my Whippet to raw?
Transition over 7–10 days, mixing a little more Land Animal into the old food each day. Freeze-dried raw is rich, so start at the lower end of the range, keep meals small and scheduled, and watch the waistline.

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Portions are starting points for freeze-dried raw and AAFCO complete-and-balanced recipes. Always feed to your individual dog's body condition and ask your vet about specific health needs.