How often should I Feed my Greyhound Food?
In our kennels most of our smaller dogs get 1.5 mugs of dry feed twice daily and our bigger dogs get 2 mugs of dry feed twice daily plus canned food/meat juices. There are exceptions to every rule though and that is a vague guide only. If your greyhound loses weight, increase the feed amount. If your dog is getting fat, reduce the quantity fed.
Why does my Greyhound have so much diarrhea?
I believe this is the number one reason for diarrhea in greyhounds. It manifests in diarrhea initially. You can see red and loss of hair around the eyes when the allergies are advanced. Itching, scratching for no reason.
What do Greyhounds do when they want to go out?
Greyhounds often will not bark when they want to go out to relieve themselves. If you are lucky, your Greyhound will stand at the door and whine or bark. But the shyer ones will often stand quietly at the door or pant gently, expecting you to notice that it has to go out.
What foods should you not feed a greyhound?
Foods to avoid: Alcohol, coffee, avocado, apple seeds, rhubarb, cherries, stone fruits, macadamia nuts, grapes, sultanas, onion, raw potatoes, chocolate, salty foods, tomato plants, citrus, xylitol, mushrooms, uncooked yeast dough.
What kind of health problems do Greyhounds have?
Among the more serious Greyhound health issues is Osteosarcoma, which is an aggressive form of bone cancer. Greyhounds actually have a high rate of developing osteosarcoma, with cancer typically affecting one of the dog’s legs.
How can I get my greyhound to eat dry food?
If your greyhound has difficulty eating dry kibble, you can mix approximately ½ a cup of warm or cool water with their kibble to entice them to eat. Slowly reduce the amount of water added to encourage them to chew the dry food and aid in good dental health
Why does my Greyhound not have an appetite?
Illness: A loss of appetite can signal anything from a temporary upset stomach or parasites to ingestion of something inappropriate or even an intestinal blockage. Therefore, if your Greyhound shows a change in appetite, a call to the vet is in order.
I believe this is the number one reason for diarrhea in greyhounds. It manifests in diarrhea initially. You can see red and loss of hair around the eyes when the allergies are advanced. Itching, scratching for no reason.