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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Treble ARP
Treble is a strikingly handsome male greyhound with a big personality to match. Affectionate and full of enthusiasm, he has a puppy-like zest for life that makes every day brighter. Treble is excitable in a joyful way and loves being involved in whatever his people are doing, eagerly soaking up attention and sharing his playful spirit. His warm, loving nature means he bonds quickly and thrives on interaction and companionship.
Treblewould do best in a home with children aged 10 and over or with adults who canmatch his lively energy and guide him with consistency. He is suited to livingas the only dog, where he can be the centre of attention, or with a compatiblemedium to large canine companion. With the right home, Treble will flourish,bringing fun, affection, and a vibrant spark to his forever family.
Treble ispart of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). We have behavioural and healthassessed this lovely dog, and they will remain with their racing owners untilthey find an adoptive home, at which point they are brought back into GAP. Thismeans that should you be interested in adopting this dog, we are bringing thedog into GAP on the understanding that you will be adopting this particulardog, and no other dogs currently in our care.
Toby ARP
Toby is a quiet, calm and gentle boy with a sweet nature and handsome looks to match. He’s more of an introvert, taking his time to feel comfortable, he’s submissive and alwaystries his best even when he’s feeling a little unsure. With patience and a kind approach, Toby’s personality really begins to shine. Toby would suit to be in a home by himself or may be suitable to live with small, medium or large dogs. Because of toby’s calm personality he may be suitable to live with children aged 5+.
This dog 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, 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 this particular dog, and no other dogs currently in our care.
Willow
Pistachio
Fabrizio ARP
Fabrizio is a quiet and calm boy with a friendly, personable nature that makes him a genuinely lovely companion. Unhurried and easy-going, he carries himself with a gentle warmth that is immediately endearing, and he has a way of making those around him feel completely at ease. He may do best as an only dog or alongside a canine companion of similar size and would likely thrive in a home with children aged 10 and older.
Whatever home Fabrizio finds himself in, he will reward his family with quiet devotion and steady, gentle companionship. He is the kind of boy who doesn’t ask for much — just love, patience, and a comfortable spot to call his own — and in return he will give you everything he has.
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.
Pumba ARP
Meet Pumba, a friendly, outgoing boy with a big personality. Pumba is confident, affectionate and loves to be around people. Always happy to soak up attention and pats. He is a personable boy who will make a fun and loving companion. Pumba may suit living on his own or with medium or large dogs and may be suitable to live with a family with children aged 5 and over.
This dog ispart of our Assisted Rehoming Program (ARP). ARP dogs are kept with theirracing owners until they find an adoptive home, at which point they are broughtback 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 adoptingthem. As such, you will not be able to meet any other dogs, as you otherwisewould be able to.
Harrison ARP
Debt
Jasper