Keep your greyhound safe
Take hot weather precautions

Use sunblock for dogs, available at most pet stores, to protect your hound from sunburn. White-coated or light-skinned greyhounds are particularly at risk. Apply SPF 30 or higher to your hound’s nose and exposed skin. Use sunscreen for swimmers — it’ll last longer.

Keep fresh, cool water available 24/7. Change the water every day.

Keep walks short and limit them to the early hours of morning or in the evening. Be particularly cautious with dogs 8 and older or if your hound has been ill.

Protect your hound’s tender toes by walking him in grass, not on hot pavement or asphalt.

• NEVER leave your hound in the car with the windows rolled up. On very hot days, even with partially open windows, the temperature inside your car can reach 100+ degrees in just a few minutes, even in the shade.
• NEVER leave your hound alone in the car with the engine/AC running. What if your motor dies?

Provide a shallow kiddy pool so your hound can get in to cool down.

Use ceiling or floor fans to provide cooling air circulation for your hound. If you take your hound for a run, do it early in the morning and don’t allow him to run for more than five minutes. Remember — the average greyhound race lasts less than 35 seconds. Afterward, mist your dog all over with water or apply cool damp cloths. Offer small amounts of water as he cools down.

Heat stroke can kill your hound

If your hound experiences any of these symptoms, soak him with the hose or in a kiddy pool, then head to the vet ASAP:

• Excessive panting or drooling
• Dark purplish gums and tongue
• Rapid heart rate
• Vomiting/diarrhea
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness