Comments for Greyhound Coat http://www.greyhoundcoat.com All the latest Information, deals and best offers from trusted retailers such as Amazon, Tesco & John Lewis. Making GreyhoundCoat.Com the ultimate Social Shopping and price comparison site for Greyhound Coat. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:18:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Is it normal for my retired greyhound to poo 6/7 times a day? by suzie s http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-54 suzie s Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:18:43 +0000 http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/#comment-54 Greyhounds can have sensitive tummies. They are also sensitive to stress and changes in their routine. Your boy has experienced all of this. Any changes in diet should be done gradually. Make sure you feed him a high quality kibble from the pet store with out fillers like corn and soy.. which are hard to digest. I have a grey with a sensitive tummy.. any extra excitement or nerves can bring on terrible gas and the big "D". Adding a little non fat plain yogurt to her food always does the trick. It has beneficial cultures in it that are good for the intestines. I would add a couple of tablespoons every day until he gets better, then do it once a week as maintenance. Good luck and thanks for saving a retired racer. Just give him some time to adjust and you will have a wonderful pet! Greyhounds can have sensitive tummies. They are also sensitive to stress and changes in their routine. Your boy has experienced all of this.

Any changes in diet should be done gradually. Make sure you feed him a high quality kibble from the pet store with out fillers like corn and soy.. which are hard to digest. I have a grey with a sensitive tummy.. any extra excitement or nerves can bring on terrible gas and the big “D”. Adding a little non fat plain yogurt to her food always does the trick. It has beneficial cultures in it that are good for the intestines. I would add a couple of tablespoons every day until he gets better, then do it once a week as maintenance.

Good luck and thanks for saving a retired racer. Just give him some time to adjust and you will have a wonderful pet!

]]> Comment on Is it normal for my retired greyhound to poo 6/7 times a day? by Velvet http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Velvet Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:56:27 +0000 http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/#comment-53 We have a retired G H too! I would get him checked over, BUT it may just be the change of home, even something as simple as your tap water could upset a dogs insides, till he gets used to it. Good luck he sounds like he will be loads of fun. We have a retired G H too!
I would get him checked over, BUT it may just be the change of home, even something as simple as your tap water could upset a dogs insides, till he gets used to it.
Good luck he sounds like he will be loads of fun.

]]> Comment on Is it normal for my retired greyhound to poo 6/7 times a day? by Michael G http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Michael G Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:13:23 +0000 http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/#comment-52 I have two lurchers (similar crossbreeds) they do three or four dumps on every walk! I think it's quite normal for the type of dog at least in my experience! I have two lurchers (similar crossbreeds) they do three or four dumps on every walk! I think it’s quite normal for the type of dog at least in my experience!

]]> Comment on Is it normal for my retired greyhound to poo 6/7 times a day? by monique 52 http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-51 monique 52 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:39:42 +0000 http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/#comment-51 You are right, it does not sound normal. I have two retiered racers and they poo about three times a day. also one of my girls will do a poo in the garden and then when I take her out straight after that, she will squeeze out another thin one. I dont know if this is true, but I was told, you cant overfeed a greyhound. The just poo it out. Could be the dog is still settleing in or you have to try a little longer to find the food that agrees with your dog. But perhaps it would be best to take him to the vets, just in case it is a bug. Good luck and well done on adopting a greyhound, they are loveley dogs. You are right, it does not sound normal. I have two retiered racers and they poo about three times a day.

also one of my girls will do a poo in the garden and then when I take her out straight after that, she will squeeze out another thin one. I dont know if this is true, but I was told, you cant overfeed a greyhound. The just poo it out.

Could be the dog is still settleing in or you have to try a little longer to find the food that agrees with your dog. But perhaps it would be best to take him to the vets, just in case it is a bug. Good luck and well done on adopting a greyhound, they are loveley dogs.

]]> Comment on Is it normal for my retired greyhound to poo 6/7 times a day? by john828@btinternet.com http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-50 john828@btinternet.com Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:01:47 +0000 http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/#comment-50 my lab has a prob :) when we take her 4 a walk she poos 8 times and wees about 15 times lol but he is fine my lab has a prob :) when we take her 4 a walk she poos 8 times and wees about 15 times lol but he is fine

]]> Comment on Is it normal for my retired greyhound to poo 6/7 times a day? by disgusted with councils http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-49 disgusted with councils Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:17:47 +0000 http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/#comment-49 Greyhounds cannot eat foods that other dogs can, so maybe changing food has caused this upset. It is not normal, so I would take him to the Vet. He could have a tummy virus if he came from a rescue centre , caught from other dogs. Best get it sorted by a vet. Good luck. Greyhounds cannot eat foods that other dogs can, so maybe changing food has caused this upset. It is not normal, so I would take him to the Vet. He could have a tummy virus if he came from a rescue centre , caught from other dogs. Best get it sorted by a vet. Good luck.

]]> Comment on Is it normal for my retired greyhound to poo 6/7 times a day? by Meggy Jo http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Meggy Jo Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:39:43 +0000 http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/#comment-48 It could be a number of things. Greyhounds are known to have sensitve stomachs and usually require the best of the best dog food. www.dogfoodanalysis.com will help you with that. He is still adjusting to the new home, new environment, new family, it could just be stress and nerves. If he came from a facility with a lot of other dogs, he could have picked up a virus. I would take him to the vet. It could be a number of things.

Greyhounds are known to have sensitve stomachs and usually require the best of the best dog food.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com will help you with that.

He is still adjusting to the new home, new environment, new family, it could just be stress and nerves.

If he came from a facility with a lot of other dogs, he could have picked up a virus.

I would take him to the vet.

]]> Comment on Is it normal for my retired greyhound to poo 6/7 times a day? by Philip H ® http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Philip H ® Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:30:35 +0000 http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/is-it-normal-for-my-retired-greyhound-to-poo-67-times-a-day/#comment-47 Id get a vet to check him over, there are many unscrupulous people in the Greyhound racing industry. One of their practises is to over feed a greyhound before preliminary races so they lose and push up the odds, they then run on the on an empty stomach in a big race and collect the money. This can lead to a lot of stomach problems, twisted guts etc etc. Id get a vet to check him over, there are many unscrupulous people in the Greyhound racing industry. One of their practises is to over feed a greyhound before preliminary races so they lose and push up the odds, they then run on the on an empty stomach in a big race and collect the money. This can lead to a lot of stomach problems, twisted guts etc etc.

]]> Comment on Greyhound questions? by Dragon http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/greyhound-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Dragon Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:55:17 +0000 http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/greyhound-questions/#comment-46 Battersea Dogs And Cats Home does have Greyhounds for re homing they may not be a shelter for greyhounds only but they do have experts on most if not all breeds. I can't see your objection to Battersea. Still If you want to go to the Greyhound rescue home then that is your choice. But I don't think that there is one near where you live, you will have to check out there web sight. Battersea Dogs And Cats Home does have Greyhounds for re homing they may not be a shelter for greyhounds only but they do have experts on most if not all breeds. I can’t see your objection to Battersea. Still If you want to go to the Greyhound rescue home then that is your choice. But I don’t think that there is one near where you live, you will have to check out there web sight.

]]> Comment on Greyhound questions? by suzie s http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/greyhound-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-45 suzie s Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:37:41 +0000 http://www.greyhoundcoat.com/greyhound-questions/#comment-45 Good for you considering adopting a dog in need of a home. And even better for you that you are taking the time and thought to make sure that it is the right thing for you. 1. Sorry I am in the USA so I don't know. Do an internet search. If you can't find a local group, contact a national group for a referral. http://www.greyhoundrescue.co.uk/ 2. Hard to say. Depends on a lot. You need to consider annual vaccinations and dental cleanings, heart worm and flea prevention, food, toys, beds, coats, unexpected illness or injury, boarding if you travel,etc.. 3. Because of their thin hair and low body fat, they need coats and clothes to wear in cold climates. Because of their wide neck and smaller head, a martingale collar that wont slip off, and then all of the other things anyone would need for a dog.. food, soft and warm place to sleep, toys, treats.. 4. M or F is a personal preference. They are both great. 5. Through your adoption group or over the internet, on ebay... 6. In the USA most groups will provide the spay/neuter and will have the dog current on shots and any other vetting, a martingale collar with lead, and a muzzle. 7. They are sprinters. They have energy but it comes in short bursts. They were breed to be hunters and to be companions. 8. Its streamlined shape, large lungs, heart and muscles, the flexibility of the spine, and the double suspension gallop in which all four feet are off the ground twice during each full stride. (like a cheetah versus a gallop like a horse) 9. Very few known. Proper food, exercise, and weight maintenance. They do require dental care if you want them to have healthy teeth. And there are two important rules for greyhounds: 1. they are a house dog.. sensitive to cold and heat 2. never off leash unless inside of a fence They are wonderful, devoted, low maintenance pets. Good Luck!! Good for you considering adopting a dog in need of a home. And even better for you that you are taking the time and thought to make sure that it is the right thing for you.

1. Sorry I am in the USA so I don’t know. Do an internet search. If you can’t find a local group, contact a national group for a referral.
http://www.greyhoundrescue.co.uk/
2. Hard to say. Depends on a lot. You need to consider annual vaccinations and dental cleanings, heart worm and flea prevention, food, toys, beds, coats, unexpected illness or injury, boarding if you travel,etc..
3. Because of their thin hair and low body fat, they need coats and clothes to wear in cold climates. Because of their wide neck and smaller head, a martingale collar that wont slip off, and then all of the other things anyone would need for a dog.. food, soft and warm place to sleep, toys, treats..
4. M or F is a personal preference. They are both great.
5. Through your adoption group or over the internet, on ebay…
6. In the USA most groups will provide the spay/neuter and will have the dog current on shots and any other vetting, a martingale collar with lead, and a muzzle.
7. They are sprinters. They have energy but it comes in short bursts. They were breed to be hunters and to be companions.
8. Its streamlined shape, large lungs, heart and muscles, the flexibility of the spine, and the double suspension gallop in which all four feet are off the ground twice during each full stride. (like a cheetah versus a gallop like a horse)
9. Very few known. Proper food, exercise, and weight maintenance. They do require dental care if you want them to have healthy teeth.

And there are two important rules for greyhounds:
1. they are a house dog.. sensitive to cold and heat
2. never off leash unless inside of a fence

They are wonderful, devoted, low maintenance pets. Good Luck!!

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