Feeding Your Greyhound
Greyhounds have a fast metabolism and need a special high fat, high protein diet. Find out how often to feed them, what to look for in food, what to avoid, and how to keep them hydrated.
How often should I feed my greyhound?
Greyhounds are generally most content when fed twice per day in roughly equal amounts. It is recommended that you feed your greyhound in the morning and in the evening. Your greyhound may still be in fit 'racing condition' at the time of adoption and may need to gain some weight. Ideally you should be able to feel your greyhound's ribs but not see them.
What should I feed my greyhound?
Complete dry foods are often an effective and efficient way of feeding, and ensure your greyhound gets all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals required to be healthy. Look for a premium brand that contains around 26% protein and a minimum of 15% fat, and lists meat as the first ingredient.
Cheaper brands tend to have cereals as the main ingredient, while mid-range brands have meat by-products as the main ingredient.
Follow the feeding instructions on the packaging according to the weight of your dog but adjust the amount based on your greyhound's condition. Often greyhounds find dry food easier to swallow if it's been soaked in some warm water.
What should I avoid feeding my greyhound?
Greyhounds should never be fed cooked bones as these can splinter and cause serious health issues.
Canned dog foods are generally not recommended as they tend not to agree with the greyhound digestive system and often result in diarrhea and/or flatulence.
You can find more infomration on foods to avoid in this resource: gap.grv.org.au/resources/foods-to-avoid
And what about hydration?
Fresh water should be available for your greyhound at all times. Never leave your greyhound without water.
Some greyhounds play with their water dishes and might tip them over, so make sure they're a non-tip design!
Important stuff
As with all large breeds of dog, exercise, drinking excessive amounts of water around meal times should be avoided to prevent a condition commonly called 'bloat' (gastric dilation and volvulus, GDV or gastric torsion).
This is a life-threatening condition which can result in death within a few hours if untreated. Symptoms include a swollen abdomen, gagging, restlessness, rapid pulse and breathing. If you suspect bloat you MUST take your greyhound to a veterinarian immediately (day or night).
Prevention of bloat includes the following:
- Not feeding large amounts of food in one session – spread food over two smaller meals
- Not exercising your greyhound for at least an hour before and an hour after eating; ensuring water is readily available at all times so the greyhound does not gulp down large amounts of water at one time
- Purchase special bowls including obstacles to slow eating if your greyhound is a rapid eater
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Meet our dogs ready for adoption
All greyhounds adopted from GAP are de-sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and health checked.
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Paris
Ruby ARP
Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby! Do ya, do ya, do ya, do ya! Know what you're doing doing to me! You and me, could it be, could it be? Ruby iso nly 3 years old but she is premature greying, but it happens to the best of us! Ruby is a quiet, gentle girl who is personable, but not overly needy for affection. She may suit living with or without a canine brother of any size,children aged 5 years and older and she may even suit apartment living.
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.
Ric ARP
Ric is full of royal freshness and just a little bit “up to no good” in the best way. This very handsome boy is cheeky, friendly, outgoing and confident, with a big personality to match. Ric is a big character and may be a little too much for some dogs, so alike-minded, confident canine friend would suit him best. He may suit a home with medium or large dogs and dog-savvy kids aged 10+. If you’re ready for charm, confidence, and Fresh Prince energy — Ric’s your guy!
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.
Brae
Milky Bar
Spense ARP
Spence is a pretty female greyhound with a sweet, affectionate nature and a playful, puppyish energy that shines through in everything she does. She’s full of life,excitable in the best way, and loves to have fun, whether it’s zooming aroundthe yard, playing games, or soaking up attention from her favourite people.Spence forms strong bonds and enjoys being part of an active household where she can express her joyful personality.
Spence is best suited to a home with children aged 10 and over or adults who can match her lively spirit and provide appropriate guidance. She would do well as the only dog or with a robust medium to large canine companion, but she isn’t suited to living with cats or frail, older dogs or people due to her enthusiasm. Spence will thrive in a home with a backyard where she can burn off energy and play. With the right environment, she’ll grow into a wonderfully loving and entertaining companion. Spence is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). We have behavioural and health assessed this lovely dog, and they will remain with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, atwhich point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting this particular dog, and no other dogs currently in our care.
Delta ARP
Darling Delta is ready take flight onto finding her new home! She is sweet, puppyish and personable but she can be a little shy at first so a home thats able to let her settle in at her pace will be the best home for her. We think she may suit living with or without another male companion of any size and children 10 years and over.
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.
Barney ARP
Just like his friendly counterpart, Barney, is a happy, friendly, affectionate and sweet boy that melts your heart when he looks up at you lovingly. He will be a family favourite and everyone will love hanging out with Barney! We think he may suit living with another companion medium in size or larger and children 5 and over.
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.
Penny ARP
As pretty as a shiny Penny, this girl is beaming with joy to find her new home. She is sweet, polite, quiet and personable. Penny may suit living with another male companion of any size and children 5 and over. She may also suit living in an apartment type setting due to her sensible nature.
This dog is part of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept with their racing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. This means that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing the dog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting them. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwise would be able to.