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What health problems do Greyhounds have?

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Greyhounds are normally very healthy dogs, however health problems that can occur with this breed include osteosarcoma, oesophageal achalasia, gastric torsion and osteogenesis imperfecta.


What are the health problems of a greyhound?

Greyhounds are more prone to the following conditions than many other dog breeds: bloat, bone cancer, heart conditions, allergies, eye issues, and deafness.

What is the most common cause of death in greyhounds?

The mortality rate for Greyhounds within the 2-year period was 15% (113 of 747 died). The most common cause of death reported was cancer (66 dogs, 58%), and the most common type of cancer listed as the cause of death was osteosarcoma (28 dogs, 25%).

What injuries are greyhounds prone to?

Toes and feet. Torn collateral ligaments; sub luxations (dislocation) and fractures of metacarpals/metatarsals; injured superficial digital flexor tendons.The carpal (wrist) joint. Injury to the wrist is the most common cause of early retirement. ... The hock. ... Neck and forelimb. ... Hind limb. ... Fascia injuries.Greyhound Specific Injuries - Canine Massage Guild

How much walking does a greyhound need?

Your greyhound will spend most of his time indoors relaxing and laying around. He needs to burn off this conserved energy with a run in the yard, a nice walk or a burst of energy up and down your hallway. Greyhounds need at least an hour of exercise per day.

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