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Greyhounds are a very healthy breed with few of the inherited health problems
commonly found in other large breeds. Prior to your adoption your greyhound was
spayed or neutered, given all vaccinations, teeth cleaned, if necessary, and had
an overall physical. You will have received a medical record for your greyhound.
The following are a few things you will want to do to help your greyhound lead a
lone and healthy life.
- Heartworm prevention will be one of the most important things you can do
for your greyhound. We recommend one of the chewable monthly preventative
tablets. A six month supply will be given to you at the time of adoption.
Further tablets can be obtained from your veterinarian.
- Annual check-ups and revaccinations should be planned near the anniversary
of your adoption. This will serve as a good reminder to renew your local dog
license as well.
- Before allowing your greyhound to be anesthetized or tranquilized, be sure
your veterinarian is familiar with the procedures and dosages appropriate for
greyhounds. Because greyhounds have so much muscle bulk and so little fat,
these drugs react more powerfully on them. The normal dose of anesthetic for
another breed of dog of the same weight could be fatal to your greyhound.
We have included the name and phone numbers of the veterinarian who treats
our adoption program greyhounds on your medical record. Please encourage your
veterinarian to contact him/her is there is a question. |
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