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.Greyhounds can be particularly affected by chemicals contained within their food, but this can go undetected by their owners.

Retired and rescued greyhounds should be fed a low protein complete Greyhound Food mix that is specially designed for retired and non-working dogs.Greyhounds are not greedy by nature, so if you feed your dog a specialist food you don’t need to be too worried about excessive feeding.

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.To increase your greyhound’s oil levels you can always add a teaspoon of cod liver oil to one of their feeds. Or perhaps as a treat you could feed them an oily fish such as sardines or tuna (just check for bones first).As with all pet food, if you feed a dry food product you need to also provide a dish 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.Please also remember dogs are omnivores and not carnivores. Feeding meat alone will cause malnutrition as will feeding vegetables and cereals alone.

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