What makes greyhounds so special that they deserve their own pages on a veterinary site?  PLENTY! 

These very special dogs have lived a unique life from the time they're born, through their racing career, and finally into adoption. 

Not only are their life experiences very different from other dog breeds you may have adopted as puppies and nurtured through their life but, medically, greys are just DIFFERENT in many ways. 

It's very important to understand and recognize these differences, and to stay involved in the medical care of your racer.

 

A WORD ABOUT GREYHOUND ADOPTION       Don't let that list discourage you from considering a Greyhound as the next member of your family!    Individually, these awesome hounds have no more medical problems than most other breeds.  This list exists because many of their medical characteristics are simply unique to the breed  or to the sighthound group in general.     Greyhound Pets of America - Nashville   When you adopt a retired racer from a national organization like the Greyhound Pets of America,  you'll become part of the largest non-profit Greyhound adoption group in the US.  GPA has adopted over 65,000 Greyhounds since 1987 and has 56 chapters across the US.  They offer lifetime support for you and your Greyhound regardless of where you live.   For more information on adopting a retired racing greyhound in the Middle Tennessee area, you are encouraged either to call 269-4088 or to visit the GPA-Nashville web site to see adoptable Greyhounds and local group activities:

This page last updated 07/22/2007

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