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 don’t tend to suffer from excessive weight gain, so if you are providing a good quality greyhound food product you don’t need to be overly concerned about portion sizes.

Bear in mind that ingredients such as fish oils are great for helping to maintain healthy skin, bones and eyes. Look out for such ingredients when you are next shopping for your greyhound’s food.If you think your dog’s food is lacking in oil you could try adding a spoonful of cod liver oil once per day to a bowl of food, or you can introduce fish into the diet as a snack.Just remember that if you are feeding a dry pet food to any animal it should be served with a bowl of fresh water.

Dogs are able to digest raw meat easily, but don’t encourage it.If you are feeding raw meat make sure you never feed poultry or pork.Dogs need a balanced diet as they are not carnivorous. They need a mixture of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

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