The
First Few Days at Home
Most retired
GreyHound have lived their entire lives in crates at training kennels. They
have never been inside cars or homes. They have no idea why they are being
taken somewhere in a car, and no idea what is expected of them when they
enter a house. They are confused, nervous, and usually a little scared.
Since we spay and neuter the GreyHound, usually the day before you get your
GreyHound, they are also sore, and tired.
The first one or two nights,
your GreyHound may not sleep much; don't fret, this is only temporary. They
are very confused and curious about this new environment, so please be
patient! GreyHounds can be very insecure during this initial adaptation and
they are much happier if they can be in the same room where a human is
sleeping. They often will check during the night to be sure you are still
there.
During the initial adaptation
period, stress will almost certainly affect your GreyHound. One of the most
common indicators of this is diarrhea. Change in diet will compound this.
You may want to feed rice with boiled chicken or hamburger until the
diarrhea begins to subside, then you can start to introduce a quality-brand
kibble by mixing it with the rice and chicken or hamburger mixture. Chronic,
excessive gas is not common in a GreyHound and usually indicates the need to
change their food to a better quality.
