What Can Greyhounds Eat: 15 Popular Foods, Their Benefits & Dangers

We all know that a greyhound’s primary food source is meat. They can eat prepared canned meat, and a raw meat diet (as long as you understand the different meat do’s and don’ts), and some of their diet can even be in biscuit form.

A greyhound should consume around 250-300 grams of food daily to keep them active and healthy.

However, recent studies have shown that other foods are good for greyhounds to keep their muscles and bones strong and help their digestion.

Some vegetables and fish are great options to add extra vitamins to their diet and keep their joints working properly. If you pick the right types of food, your greyhound might even enjoy the change. 

So, what other foods can greyhounds eat?

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Can Greyhounds Eat Bananas?

Greyhounds can eat bananas, and they love them too. They’re a nice, sweet treat and can act as a motivational tool during training. You should only feed them the fruit part of the banana and not the skin.

Although the skin isn’t toxic, it can be more challenging to chew and swallow for your greyhound, making it less enjoyable, 

Can Greyhounds Eat Eggs?

Eggs are an excellent treat for your greyhound and can help to settle their stomach if they’re ill too. Eggs are full of protein and amino acids and can be fed as a treat or as part of a regular diet. 

They shouldn’t eat more than one egg per week if you plan to provide eggs as part of their standard diet. For this, you should crack a fresh, raw egg over their food. 

If you’re feeding them eggs as a treat during training exercises, you can boil an egg and cut it up. Scrambled eggs are the go-to meal for sick greyhounds.

Because they love the taste of eggs, it’s often easier to get them to eat scrambled eggs than regular dog food if they’ve lost their appetite. 

Can Greyhounds Eat Tuna?

Tuna does have some benefits for your greyhound. For example, its fish oil can help to ease aching joints and arthritis, which greyhounds are prone to, especially if they’re ex-racers. 

However, tuna does contain high mercury levels, which can be toxic to your dog if they eat too much. Mercury poisoning can be fatal. 

If you’re choosing to feed your greyhound tuna, make sure you only give them 1 or 2 teaspoons full per week. You’ll also need to make sure the tuna is in oil or water – never provide them with tuna in brine as this is generally the cause of mercury poisoning. 

Can Greyhounds Eat Bread?

Bread is acceptable for your greyhound in moderation. Dogs digest bread just like humans do, so they can be prone to wheat or gluten allergies.

You’ll need to keep an eye on your dog’s digestion to ensure it’s not having a negative effect. If you notice constipation or diarrhea, then you may need to limit their bread intake. 

A small piece of bread every few days shouldn’t cause any health problems, and they love it, so it’s an ideal treat. However, there aren’t really any health benefits for your dog. 

Can Greyhounds Eat Strawberries?

Strawberries are great for your greyhound in moderation. They contain lots of fiber and vitamin C, which helps repair your greyhound’s muscles after a run.

Plus, they contain teeth-cleaning enzymes, so they’re a natural bad breath cure and teeth whitener

However, like all fruit, they contain a high amount of sugar, so they shouldn’t be given to your greyhound more than once per week.

Excess sugar can cause fast weight gain, which is especially dangerous for greyhounds as their joints are only equipped for their normal sleek physique

Can Greyhounds Eat Tomatoes?

Greyhounds can eat ripe tomatoes. They’re high in vitamin C, which is excellent for their heat-sensitive skin, and vitamin A, which boosts their natural sighthound vision. 

However, they do contain lots of sugar, so they should be eaten in moderation. Please don’t feed them more than a single cherry tomato every week. 

You’ll also need to ensure that there are no stems or leaves left on the tomatoes that you give to your greyhound. The tomato plant is part of the nightshade family and is toxic. 

Can Greyhounds Eat Blueberries?

Blueberries are full of antioxidants that help your greyhound’s immune system. You can feed your greyhound up to 10 blueberries per week with no side effects.

However, this shouldn’t be in one go. Feed them a couple first and look for any side effects such as diarrhea before offering any more. 

The problem with blueberries is their tart taste. Although they do contain sugar, their taste means that some greyhounds might not like them. 

Can Greyhounds Eat Peanut Butter?

Yes, greyhounds can eat peanut butter, but you’ll need to check the ingredients first.  Recently, some peanut butter brands have been including xylitol in their products as a replacement for sugar.

This allows the butter to have its delicious, sweet taste without the sugar content – meaning they can market the product as having ‘less sugar.’ That’s ok for humans, but xylitol is toxic to dogs

Give your dog a teaspoon of peanut butter weekly as a treat, but make sure you check the ingredients first. 

Can Greyhounds Eat Apples?

Apples are suitable as a treat for your greyhound but don’t provide much nutritional value. They’re high in sugar, so your dog will love the taste, and the texture is a nice change for them too. 

You can provide a single slice of apple every few weeks as a treat. Don’t be tempted to give too much as the acids in apple juice can cause issues with their digestion if given in large doses. 

Can Greyhounds Eat Avocado?

The actual fruit part of an avocado that humans would eat is okay for greyhounds in tiny doses. However, the pit, stem, and skin contain persin, which is incredibly toxic. 

The edible part of the avocado can also only be fed in tiny doses. A quarter of a single avocado monthly is more than enough. If possible, avoid it altogether.

If it affects your greyhound badly, it could cause severe diarrhea, leading to dehydration. 

Can Greyhounds Eat Almonds?

Almonds are one to avoid. Nuts, in general, are too fatty for dogs, and they can cause digestive obstructions. And almonds are one of the fattiest nuts.

Your greyhound may be fine if they accidentally swallow one of two, but you’ll need to keep a close eye on them for a couple of days afterward for any adverse side effects. 

Greyhounds can’t digest nuts properly, and it can lead to long-term digestive issues if you give them nuts as part of their diet. 

Can Greyhounds Eat Broccoli?

Broccoli is quite good for your greyhound in small doses. They can eat it both raw and cooked – however, cooking it first makes it easier for your dog to digest. 

You can feed a few small florets of broccoli to your greyhound weekly as part of their normal food. You should make sure you’ve broken it down into small pieces to remove the danger of intestinal blockage. 

Be careful about the amount you give to them though, too much can make them gassy. 

Can Greyhounds Eat Bacon?

Most people think that bacon is fine for their dog because it’s meat. However, bacon is bad for your greyhound. It contains a high amount of fat and salt to cure it, which can cause pancreatitis. 

They will love the smell and will come begging for your bacon. If you absolutely can’t resist them, make sure you give a tiny piece – no larger than an inch square – with no fat on it. This should be on a treat basis only and not a regular occurrence. 

Can Greyhounds Eat Bones?

Yes and no. Raw bones are great for your greyhound as they keep them occupied – it takes them a while to eat them – and it actually helps to strengthen their teeth and gums.

Giving a raw bone with a bit of meat left on is an ideal treat and boredom buster. Never feed your greyhound cooked bones though.

The cooking process makes the bone splinter more easily, and bone shards can get stuck in their throat or cause damage to their stomach lining if swallowed. 

Can Greyhounds Brussel Sprouts?

While Brussel sprouts aren’t toxic to your greyhound, they can cause severe gas and diarrhea if they’re given too much.

Half a sprout every few weeks should be just fine but make sure you keep a close eye on your greyhound afterward. It won’t cause any lasting damage but still may not agree with them. 

If you’re going to feed your greyhound sprouts, make sure you cook them first. A raw sprout will be too hard for them to eat and may make them choke if they try to swallow it. 

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