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Category: Health and Wellness

Reference for Pet Toxins

By Joee Kam Posted on June 2, 2016 Posted in Health and Wellness

An important reference for toxins for dogs and cats. Let’s keep our pets safe!

Nose Print

By Joee Kam Posted on April 16, 2016 Posted in Health and Wellness, Retirement

Tooth Count

By Joee Kam Posted on November 17, 2015 Posted in Farm, Health and Wellness, Retirement

Did you know all puppies have 28 teeth and adult dogs have 42? Here’s Doolin showing off his pearly whites.

Greyhound Life Span

By Joee Kam Posted on November 17, 2015 Posted in Farm, Health and Wellness, Retirement, Track

What is the average life of greyhounds? Greyhounds live between 12-14 years on average with a healthy lifestyle.

One of a Kind Linocut Prints

By Joee Kam Posted on September 1, 2015 Posted in Health and Wellness, Retirement, Track

These one of a kind linocut prints will make your walls look like a fine art gallery. You can purchase them here or in our store. Make sure to use the code GreyhoundFactsDonate when ordering and Greyhound Facts will receive 10% of the …

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Biofilm

By Joee Kam Posted on August 27, 2015 Posted in Health and Wellness, Retirement

Signs of Heatstroke

By Joee Kam Posted on July 19, 2015 Posted in Health and Wellness, Retirement

Greyhound Heart Beat

By Joee Kam Posted on May 23, 2015 Posted in Health and Wellness, Retirement

The greyhound’s heart rate is slower than other dogs due to their athleticism. 60-90 beats per minute is normal at rest. It may be faster if excited (like at the vet’s office).

Cutting Your Dog’s Nails

By Joee Kam Posted on April 18, 2015 Posted in Health and Wellness, Retirement

The Greyhound Heart

By Joee Kam Posted on April 18, 2015 Posted in Health and Wellness, Retirement

The greyhound heart is normally much bigger than the heart of other dogs. There is a huge left ventricular hypertrophy (thickening of wall). Same with marathon runners. An ultrasound can differentiate normal from diseased if in doubt. Suzanne Stack, D.V.M.

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