Greyhound bloodwork values differ from other breeds. Check it out here.
Important Information For New Adopters (And Experienced Adopters too!)
The foods we suggest are Natural Balance, Avoderm, Halo. 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). Some of us add 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 pure powder glucosamine at a very reasonable price. You can add this to their breakfast or dinner. The dosage is ½ teaspoon.
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. Don't worry, its normal. Most of us only give our greys 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's 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.
Stay away from any food or treats with red dye.
Make sure to give your greyhound their heartworm pill EVERY month, all year round.
Greyhounds tend to drip from their noses when nervous or excited. This is normal. Greyhounds do a lot of bowing and stretching.
Best Friends Animal Hospital
202 Frank Scott Parkway East
Swansea, IL 62226
618-222-9860 Office
618-222-9861 Fax

Tesson Ferry Veterinary Hospital
12960 Tesson Ferry Road
St. Louis, MO 63128
314-842-3377
Greyhound Companions of Missouri
"What A Difference A Grey Makes"

olive oil
mince one clove of garlic
1 pound of ground turkey, cook until browned
add 1-1/2 cups rice
3 cups water
1 can French cut green beans with liquid
1/2 can mashed sweet potatoes
feed 2 cups morning and night.
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
Dr. Fox, DVM
A cheap, simple recipe for dogs
2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 cup each hamburger and grated carrot or sweet potato sitrred into the rice when fully cooked and still hot. You can also include green geans and leafy greens, such as spinach or collard greens. Add four crushed Tums (for calcium) or four 600mg calcium supplements tabs. Regrigerate and serve 1 cup for every 30 pounds of body weight morning and evening
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 anesthesias.
If you have a picky eater or just like to make your own dog food, here are two recipes. One from Dr. Fox and one from one of our foster mothers.