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Complete Foods
Are the most effective, economical and efficient way of feeding
your dog the proteins, vitamins and minerals they need. It
is best to feed the dog on the same food as is used at the
kennels, when the dog leaves our kennel as a familiar food
will help them settle. When you buy, look for 20% protein,
which is ideal for a pet dog. Gradually mix ½ of the food
supplied with your greyhound, with yours until he is eating
your brand. Use warm water only to soak or the vitamins will
be destroyed. Follow the feeding instructions on the packaging
according to the weight of the dog. Feeding the main meal
early in the afternoon can assist with housetraining.
Keep an eye on your dog's stools. Should they become loose,
you may need to change the brand. Generally complete foods
are based on biscuits or cereal, additional tinned food is
not necessary but can make a meal more appetising as can the
addition of gravy granules. It is recommended that you feed
your greyhound from a raised bowl on a stand whenever possible.
Fresh Meat & Vegetables
All Greyhounds will enjoy this treat and are very appreciative
of any leftovers. However, this is not needed everyday.
Breakfast
It is generally agreed your Greyhound will benefit from a
small cereal breakfast as well as their meal. Warm milk or
½ milk and water will be much appreciated!
Biscuits and chews
These will aid the dog's digestion and help to keep their
teeth clean. These can also be used as training aids and of
course as an extra treat!
Additional items
A tablespoon of sunflower/vegetable oil added to the main
meal will help maintain a glossy coat. Cooked eggs in any
form can be enjoyed once a week or so. Cheese, an excellent
training aid, can be crumbled on top. Oily fish, such as tinned
tuna or pilchards and other filleted fish are a healthy treat.
Human chocolate, raisins and raw onions are poisonous to
dogs. They simply cannot digest it. Only give doggy chocolate
treats. Make sure all children and visitors are aware of the
significant danger to your pet. Be aware of danger if your
pet gets into household waste bins, from open tins and glass
etc. Keep the bin secure. Never allow your Greyhound to scavenge
or pick up bits of food outside the home. It may be poisoned
or vermin bait and the consequences can be serious illness
or fatal.
Common sense will tell us not to feed the dog before a long
journey, just carry water for the comfort stops. Never feed
just before or just after exercise. Always wait about one
hour. Some greyhounds have such long necks and legs that it
is awkward for them to eat from a bowl placed on the floor.
For them, an elevated dog bowl on a stand, available from
pet supply stores or catalogues may be the answer. Contact
any member of our team for help with feeding problems. We
will have encountered them before, and are happy to help.
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