A greyhound should look sleek and shiny. If your greyhound’s coat is, instead, dull, coarse, and patchy-looking, he may have kennel coat – Especially if he has just come to you, fresh from the kennel! Whether he’s from the racing kennel, the adoption kennel, or the farm, it’s not unusual for a greyhound to come… Continue reading Why Do Greyhounds Get Kennel Coat?
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Greyhounds with Bald Thighs: in-depth truth and solutions
Do not be alarmed if your greyhound has bald thighs! This is very common in greyhounds, particularly ex-racers, and the cause may surprise you. The two major causes of greyhounds with bald thighs are heredity and hormonal imbalance, caused by the fight-or-flight response. This condition does not affect the health of the greyhound; and, therefore,… Continue reading Greyhounds with Bald Thighs: in-depth truth and solutions
How Can I Tell if my Greyhound is Cold? Complete Troubleshooter
Greyhounds are heartier than they look; but they are not considered outdoor dogs. They only have half the body fat of the average dog, so it is important to keep them warm. If you are wondering “How can I tell if my greyhound is cold,” touch his ear. If it is cool to the touch,… Continue reading How Can I Tell if my Greyhound is Cold? Complete Troubleshooter
Is Greyhound Dehydrated? How to Prevent UTI’s
Poor hydration can cause a multitude of health problems for your dog, including the most frequent reason dogs need an expensive vet visit….but a lot of greyhounds are poor drinkers. If your greyhound won’t drink enough water, the key to getting him to drink more is knowing when he wants it and how he likes… Continue reading Is Greyhound Dehydrated? How to Prevent UTI’s
How to Take Care of a Greyhound: Essential Reading
What Foods are Bad for Greyhounds? How to tell
Wait! Before you let him clean off your plate, be sure you know what foods are harmful to greyhounds! The top 10 foods that are bad for greyhounds are fatty meat scraps, grapes, meat by-products (MBM), carrageenan, onions, soy, food dye, chocolate, yeast dough, and raw meat. Whether you’re giving Speedy a few table scraps,… Continue reading What Foods are Bad for Greyhounds? How to tell
