Disreputable animal breeders, who’re typically inside the “puppy-farm” business only for money, will likely cause unhappiness and death on the innocent animals that could otherwise be life time pets and friends.There are several basic rules that, if observed, could put these kinds of people out of operation, and offer a puppy a good happy existence.

Be wary of sellers supplying more than one or 2 breeds

While meeting the retailer observe the particular environment

See the puppy dog more often than once

Demand to see the pedigree paperwork and make sure the breeder’s identity is on the document

A breeder should really find out all about you too

Demand to view the puppy together with its Mum – be really suspicious if you cannot

Pups bred in a commercial sense, indiscriminately and therefore thoughtlessly are likely to

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Finding a really good quality pre-prepared dog food can be tricky as the supermarket shelves are literally awash with a variety of products at widely varying prices.
You should not allow yourself to be misled or misguided by the advertising claims made on the packaging.Manufacturers spend millions each year on advertising and glossy packaging to try and sway your buying decision.One of the biggest indicators of quality of the dry dog food is actually price, with lower priced food typically being of a lower quality.
A quality dog food will contain around 25% protein and 20% oils and fats.Make sure the protein is of a high quality. Some dogs such as puppies, large breeds, and active breeds have different protein and fat requirements. Make sure to discuss this with your veterinarian to ensure proper feeding of your dog.If you want to make a solid, informed decision you need to understand which ingredients are better than others. Check the label for the following ingredients: Quality beef, lamb, turkey, chicken and fish plus vegetable oil and rice.The first four ingredients should not include any grains but should be made up of meat. Chicken is fine for dogs but be cautious if chicken is the main ingredient.By simply listing “Chicken” many manufacturers will actually include the beak, feet and even feathers.
Quality dog food will also include vitamins and fatty acids. Omega 6 and 3 plus Vitamin E are great examples of these.Avoid any foods that show a long list of preservatives.There are a number of other ingredients which you should try and avoid or keep to a minimum including wheat, soy, cereals, corn and chicken by-products. These ingredients can cause health problems for dogs both now and in the future because they can be very hard to digest.To avoid your dog becoming a faddy eater you should also avoid sugary foods, because they encourage a sweet tooth.

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If you own or are considering owning a greyhound you need to be aware that they have very specific dietary requirements.Presevatives and additives are added to many mass market dog foods, and just like we see in children, these “hidden extras” can have a negative effect on any dog’s behaviour.Greyhounds can be particularly affected by chemicals contained within their food, but this can go undetected by their owners.

If your dog is a retired or rescued greyhound then you should try and feed it a specialist, quality Greyhound Food.Greyhounds are not greedy by nature, so if you feed your dog a specialist food you don’t need to be too worried about excessive feeding.

Bear in mind that ingredients such as fish oils are great for helping to maintain healthy skin, bones and eyes. Look out for such ingredients when you are next shopping for your greyhound’s food.If the dog food you have purchased does not include fish oils why not try adding a tea spoon of cod liver oil to one of your greyhounds meals. Sardines are also packed full of healthy oils and providing they do not contain bones are a great snack for your dog.As with all pet food, if you feed a dry food product you need to also provide a dish of fresh water.

A dog’s digestive system can cope with raw meat easily, it is what they would eat if they had to catch their own dinner.You should avoid feeding raw pork or poultry as these meats can contain bacteria.As dogs are not carnivores (they are actually omnivores) you need to ensure that you feed a good mix of carbs, proteins and fats.

Ideally, stick to a quality, specialist pet food as this will contain all the meat your greyhound requires.

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