Greyhounds are unlike other dogs in that they have very specific and unique nutritional needs.Presevatives and additives are added to many mass market dog foods, and just like we see in children, these “hidden extras” can have a negative effect on any dog’s behaviour.The same can be said for greyhounds, whose behaviour can be negatively affected by chemicals contained within their food.

Retired and rescued greyhounds should be fed a low protein complete Greyhound Food mix that is specially designed for retired and non-working dogs.Greyhounds don’t tend to suffer from excessive weight gain, so if you are providing a good quality greyhound food product you don’t need to be overly concerned about portion sizes.

If you want to make sure your greyhound has a glossy coat, bright eyes and healthy skin then look to buy a food product which contains quality fish oils.You could also consider adding a teaspoon of cod liver oil into the breakfast feed or perhaps tinned pilchards, sardines or tuna (no brine) should be given two or three times a week.Water should always be supplied if you are feeding a dry pet food product.

A dog’s digestive system can cope with raw meat easily, it is what they would eat if they had to catch their own dinner.You should avoid feeding raw pork or poultry as these meats can contain bacteria.Dogs need a balanced diet as they are not carnivorous. They need a mixture of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

Ideally, stick to a quality, specialist pet food as this will contain all the meat your greyhound requires.

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