If you’ve noticed flakes of dandruff on your greyhound, you’re not alone! Due to their sensitive skin and thin coats, it’s not unusual for them to have a few flakes…but how much constitutes a problem? If your greyhound has dandruff, it is often due to a lack of moisture. Humidifying the air and making sure… Continue reading My Greyhound has Dandruff: how to soothe skin, solve problems
Author: Gail McGaffigan
The owner of the Greyhound Homecare website and YouTube channel, Gail has had retired racing greyhounds as pets since 1997. Please visit our channel, too!
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Should my greyhound to sleep so much? (helpful how-to’s)
You may have heard it said that greyhounds sleep a lot, and shook your head in disbelief – How could the world’s fastest dog also be the world’s sleepiest dog? So, do greyhounds sleep a lot? Yes. It is not at all unusual for a greyhound to be in some stage of sleep 20 –… Continue reading Should my greyhound to sleep so much? (helpful how-to’s)
My Greyhound Hates 103 Things? | The truth about greyhounds’ preferences
Luckily, I don’t think my greyhound, Lily, hates as many as 100 things; but the things she does hate, she hates a lot! There are, however, at least 100 things that are hated, collectively, by many greyhounds. Because greyhounds are sensitive dogs, there are certain things that are universally hated by most of them. That… Continue reading My Greyhound Hates 103 Things? | The truth about greyhounds’ preferences
The Best Diet for your Retired Racing Greyhound
New owners often receive plenty of conflicting information about what to feed their retired racing greyhound. The truth is, it’s better to give him a simple, basic diet, and to be consistant about it. This provides a solid foundation for his health, as he lives out his golden years with his “forever family.” The best… Continue reading The Best Diet for your Retired Racing Greyhound
My Greyhound Freezes on Walks: how to stop “statuing” now
At the words “walking the dog,” the scene we picture is nice and relaxed, with the dog ambling ahead on the leash, sniffing here and there as he goes. That’s why so many greyhound owners are completely stymied, when they greyhounds suddenly halt, stare into the distance, and just…don’t…move. A greyhound who “freezes” on his… Continue reading My Greyhound Freezes on Walks: how to stop “statuing” now
My Greyhound Won’t Drink Water: how to hydrate hounds
If you are concerned, because your greyhound isn’t drinking enough water, you should be! Not consuming enough water can cause serious health problems. The best way to get enough water into your greyhound is to measure it, schedule it, and make it taste good. If he does not get about a quart of water every… Continue reading My Greyhound Won’t Drink Water: how to hydrate hounds