| If you have purchased a greyhound and have | | | | additional vitamins and minerals. A food that |
| never owned one of these magnificent dogs | | | | contains complex carbohydrates and that has |
| before, you will probably need to learn a little bit | | | | been scientifically formulated will work best for |
| about the best diet to feed your new dog. | | | | your greyhound. |
| Greyhounds are usually working dogs, and as such | | | | Unlike many other breeds of dog, your greyhound |
| they require a very good and balanced diet in | | | | has extremely specific dietary requirements. |
| order to achieve maximum performance levels. | | | | Greyhounds love raw meat and their digestive |
| You will need to find a dog food that has been | | | | systems can easily cope with this, however, you |
| specifically formulated for working and racing | | | | also need to ensure the appropriate levels of |
| greyhounds so that you can keep your dog in | | | | carbohydrates and fats are provided. |
| vital good health. There are a few basic principles | | | | Because a greyhound is a breed of hunting dog, |
| that you should adhere to when considering how | | | | they are a particularly active and vibrant breed. If |
| to feed your greyhound. | | | | you feed your greyhound the correct diet he |
| A good greyhound racing diet should always | | | | should enjoy and exceptionally long and healthy |
| contain fresh meat, rather than frozen meat, as | | | | life. Some greyhounds tend to be quite susceptible |
| its primary ingredient. Fresh meat will keep your | | | | to bloat and other gastric illnesses, so it is |
| dog in top shape and ensure that his energy | | | | particularly important to feed them the correct |
| levels remain high. Fresh meat is an extremely | | | | food. Greyhounds have higher levels of red blood |
| highly quality source of protein for your | | | | cells than many other dog breeds and this allows |
| greyhound and will ensure that you dog has: | | | | oxygen to pump more efficiently - this is what |
| Strong and healthy joints | | | | makes them so fast. However, to keep your |
| A healthy immune system | | | | greyhound moving a maximum speed you need |
| High energy levels | | | | to provide the right type of fuel. |
| Lean muscle mass | | | | It is worth researching the different types of |
| Shiny coat, skin and teeth | | | | greyhound food available on the market. Perhaps |
| When deciding on a dry food for your greyhound | | | | you can ask the breeder from whom you |
| you should purchase a product that is specifically | | | | purchased your dog for some recommendations - |
| designed for greyhounds. Look for high quality | | | | word of mouth can be a wonderful way to find a |
| ingredients that are easily digested by your animal | | | | good product. Don't skimp on quality and feed |
| and that are nicely flavored to attract interest. | | | | your dog the best food possible. If you have a |
| Most good dry greyhound foods will contain no | | | | working greyhound you can be certain that an |
| artificial flavours or additives. Consider purchasing | | | | excellent diet will lead to excellent results. |
| a dry food that has been supplemented with | | | | |