Pet Insurance
Greyhounds are generally a healthy breed but, as with any pet, when things go wrong veterinary bills can be expensive. Pet insurance ensures you can always care for your dog. There are a number of plans available and while most provide a good level of cover we recommend you read the exclusions and limitations carefully to avoid disappointment.
Articles
The following health articles were published in Fast Friends in our Vet’s Corner section. Written by our vets, they provide a helpful overview of common greyhound health issues or a greyhound slant on more general health concerns.
- Age related problems
- Anaesthesia in greyhounds
- Bleeding issues in greyhounds
- Cancer
- Care of retired hound
- Corns
- Dental problems
- Feeding the retired hound
- Foot injuries
- GAP’s health check
- Greyhound first aid
- Heart disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Kennel cough
- Laryngeal paralysis
- Lupus
- Metabolic problems
- Nails
- Pannus Further information eye disease including instructions on giving give eye drops
- Physiotherapy
- Greyhound skin conditions
- Skin health & bald thigh syndrome
- Stings and bites
- Tail injuries
- Vaccinations
- Worming
The following are links to health information on other websites which we have found useful.
GAP Victoria
