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.Behavioural problems with greyhounds also generally lie within what they are fed so a good quality food with no artificial flavourings or preservatives and no genetically modified ingredients is essential.

Greyhound Food is available from quality pet stores and is great for feeding to retired and rescued greyhounds.Unless your greyhound is overweight, it does no harm to feed them as much as they want to eat at first.

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.Just remember that if you are feeding a dry pet food to any animal it should be served with a bowl of fresh water.

As dogs in the wild would have been forced to catch their food their bodies are good at digesting raw meat.You should avoid feeding raw pork or poultry as these meats can contain bacteria.As dogs are not carnivores (they are actually omnivores) you need to ensure that you feed a good mix of carbs, proteins and fats.

A specialist greyhound food is the only way of ensuring your pet gets the right balance of nutrients needed in his diet.

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