10/31/2026
𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘅 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯
𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 (𝗠𝗠𝗩𝗗) 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝟲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 & 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿
We’re excited to partner with the Whippet Health Foundation and Dr. Joshua Stern, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology) to offer a special cardiac screening clinic. This clinic focuses on Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD) in young Whippets at:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗼, 𝗖𝗔
on Saturday, January 9th, 2027.
Dr. Stern—a leading cardiologist with extensive expertise in cardiovascular disease and genetics—is conducting a study on MMVD in Whippets 6 years old and under. This clinic enrolls eligible Whippets in a research study of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Degeneration to understand why some Whippets develop severe disease at an early age. Your participation could improve early screening, guide breeding decisions, and help recognize high-risk dogs sooner.
🌟 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
By attending, you’re helping:
• Advance research that benefits Whippets everywhere
• Identify potential issues early in your own dog
• Support a study that may improve health outcomes for future generations of Whippets
🎥 Please take a moment to watch this short video with Dr. Stern explaining why this is so important to our breed: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ZcioMukEbxwXEylbLkCSyon_6xlgt2_/view?usp=sharing
❤️ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
MMVD can be silent in its early stages. A strong murmur may indicate an underlying issue, and early detection makes a meaningful difference in your dog’s long‑term health. If a concern is found, Dr. Stern can recommend medications proven to slow disease progression and extend longevity in YOUR dog.
🐾 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 & 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀
To support the breed and encourage participation:
• Whippets under 6 years old who do NOT pass due to MMVD will be fully covered by Dr. Stern’s study and the Whippet Health Foundation.
• All other Whippets receive a $50 subsidy, bringing the total cost to $300.
• All other breeds will be $350.
This provides critical health information about your Whippet at a fraction of typical office visit costs!
🩺 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲?
• Owners of Whippets 6 years old and under
• Owners who suspect a strong murmur or have concerns about their dog’s heart health
• Anyone who wants to support their dog's long‑term wellbeing through a meaningful research effort
We hope to see many of you there—your participation truly makes a difference for the breed we all love.
📩 𝗧𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: [email protected]
