Greyhounds are reasonably healthy dogs,
although like all dogs they have to go to the vet now
and then!
Like other sighthounds, their metabolism
is a little different from "normal" dogs.
Chemicals, from "household" chemicals like
air fresheners and lawn treatments to dog-specific
chemicals like certain flea treatments, may make your
dog ill.
Ask your vet about the right sort of
worm and flea treatments to use on your greyhound.
If they need a general anaesthetic, be
sure to discuss the special needs of sighthounds with
them. (See the ANESTHESIA section on the Shared Wisdom from the
Greyhound-l Mail List - Medical Information web page).
Even with the newest anaesthetics, your dog may still
be pretty groggy when you take him or her home in the
evening after their treatment. It is worthwhile
making a brief stop somewhere on the journey home to
allow the dog to have a wee. Otherwise Dopey Dog may
well feel so relaxed and relieved to be home that
they let rip a couple of steps into the living room!
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