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Halloween in right around the corner – don’t forget about your dog! Some homemade treats will tell him he’s special (even if you do make him wear a costume). Here are some recipes for yummy treats that have four ingredients or less. Don’t worry if they aren’t perfect, your dog will still love them.

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PET WELLNESS MONTH

It's only natural that you want to take care of your Greyhound so he'll be by your side for years. And it’ll come as no surprise that the same things that help us to thrive also help our pups to live long, enjoyable lives. These include a good diet, plenty of exercise, preventive medical care and a loving environment. Here are some good ways to keep your dog healthy and happy:

A visit to a local pumpkin patch with your Greyhound can certainly make for some wonderful memories not to mention some great photo opportunities!...

It’s easy to understand why someone would want to clone their dog. They’re adorable, they would do anything for us, and we don’t want to say goodbye to them forever. No argument there.  Perhaps this discussion is moot, as the price tag for cloning a pet dog is currently $50,000 – half what it was when Snuppy was cloned in 2005.

Professional veterinary care is absolutely necessary for the health and wellbeing of our Greyhounds, but sometimes for the occasional minor dog illness symptoms, it may be possible to treat our dogs at home using natural home remedies.  How to decide  on home treatment or a trip to the vet?  There are a few simple questions to ask yourself while you assess the situation.

Could the amount of your Greyhound’s playtime be affecting his behavior? Research suggests that playtime is just as important as a good diet and exercise for a happy and healthy Greyhound. Many behavior problems are caused by stress and anxiety, and play is a stress buster for both our dogs and us.  Interactive play is also greyt for bonding between us and our dogs. Read on for more about the benefits of play and how we can implement more playtime into our dog’s daily routine.

Most dogs love to eat, but problems can arise when dogs eat their food too fast. Fast eaters tend to swallow more air than do slow eaters, which is a risk factor for gagging, choking, vomiting, indigestion, even bloat. If you’re concerned about how fast your Greyhound eats there are a few things you can do to help slow them down. Use these tips to slow down your dog’s mealtime.

Skunk habitat is widespread and if your Greyhound gets curious about one, they may end up with a face full of stink - the result of a skunk that felt threatened by a predator. And they can hit a target with accuracy — taking aim at a perceived danger that is as far as 15 feet away. Skunk oil—and its smell—can linger for up to a year if not entirely removed from your dog’s skin and coat, which makes effectively cleaning your dog quickly after a skunk incident essential. If your pooch gets sprayed, there are ways you can rid them of the scent.

We are lucky that Greyhound coats do not require extensive grooming and they rarely have that doggy smell. Nevertheless, regular grooming minimizes shedding, keeps their coat healthy, reduces allergies, decreases chances of infection and diminishes the spread of dirt and germs throughout your home. If you decide to groom your hound yourself, there are nine mistakes to avoid.

It’s a difficult fact that dogs age relatively quickly. Most Greyhounds are considered seniors at around 7 years old. An older dog’s behavior will give you plenty of hints as to what he needs to be safe, happy and healthy, but sometimes it helps to put it in words. If your senior dog could talk, here are ten things he or she would most likely ask for:

We hate to see our Greyhound in pain! So when we notice that they are suddenly limping, we want to figure out why and fix it ASAP. Dog limping is a distressing condition for both of us. Dogs are like us in that there are a vast number of reasons that can lead to limping, and they range in terms of severity from minor to severe (emergency).  Here are some tips so you can tell when you need to head straight for the vet.

We are familiar with the concept of health insurance for people, but maybe not so much for pet health insurance.  There are some similarities and some very major differences. Here are some things to consider before you sign up for pet health insurance.