Greyhound bloodwork values differ from other breeds. Check it out here.

The food we suggest is ProPlan, Natural Balance or Royal Canin Natural Blend. Basically any high-end dog food sold at Petco or Petsmart.We recommend 2 cups of food in the morning and 2 cups at night mixed with 1 cup warm water (heated in the microwave, not straight from the tap). A lot of us add either hamburger or chicken. You can also add a plop of yogurt or cottage cheese.

We recommend giving glucosamine to greyhounds older than 5 years. A great source for powder glucosamine is Greyhound Gang. They sell the pure powder glucosamine at a very reasonable price. You can add this to their breakfast or dinner. The dosage is ˝ teaspoon.

Vets we recommend are listed below. The reason we recommend these vets is because they are very familiar with greyhounds, who are sensitive to certain chemicals and anesthesia.

Barrett Station Veterinary Clinic
2208 Mason Lane
Manchester, MO 63021
314-822-2882

County Animal Hospital
14020 Manchester Road
Manchester, MO 63011
636-256-8387

Howdershell Animal Clinic
440 Howdershell
Florissant, MO 63031
314-838-3575

Mexico Road Animal Hospital-Dr. Bucheit
6180 Mexico Road
St. Peters, MO 63376
636-447-6111

Northgate Animal Hospital-Dr. L. Gary Gass
1497 Vandalia Avenue
Collinsville, IL 62234
618-344-0083

Tesson Ferry Veterinary Hospital
12960 Tesson Ferry Road
St. Louis, MO 63128
314-842-3377

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Loop your hand through the leash loop to secure the leash. Remember, ALWAYS have your greyhound on a leash when outside a fenced area. Greyhounds are sprinters, not long distance runners, therefore are not appropriate jogging partners.

It is very important to mark low windows, glass doors and screen doors with post-its. Greyhounds have never seen glass windows or screen doors and they might try to go right through them.

Greyhounds will literally “melt” in the shower or bathtub when getting a bath. Do not worry, this is normal. Most of us only give our greyhounds a bath once or twice a year. You can do this outside, but only use warm water, not straight from the hose and make sure it is warm enough outside. If using a flea shampoo, make sure it is safe for puppies and kittens.

Greyhounds are sensitive to temperature. They are house dogs and MUST NOT be left outside for long periods of time (i.e. hours, or all day/night). Greyhounds cannot be tied up outside. Because of their great speed, they could take off and snap their necks. They overheat in the summer if left outside too long. Most greys only need coats when it’s below 40°. Just to go outside to go potty, they shouldn’t ever need a coat, even in very cold temperatures.

Make sure to give your greyhound their heartworm pill EVERY month, all year round.

Stay away from any food or treats with red dye.

Greyhounds tend to drip from their noses when nervous or excited. This is normal. Greyhounds do a lot of bowing and stretching.

	JUST JACK in his pajamas!