14/10/2026
It's Pet Obesity Awareness Day - Do you know how to tell if your greyhound is a healthy weight? 🔍🗒
Greyhounds are a naturally slim breed of dog so it can be a bit tricky to tell if they are overweight, underweight, or perfect (even though they're always perfect to their pawrents!).
Here are some tips to guide you in understanding the weight of your greyhound:
1. In a healthy greyhound, you should be able to see the shadow of the last two, or three ribs and the hip bones should not be poking out
2. Your dog should have a waist/abdominal tuck. From a birds-eye view, your greys body should go in. If the body does not go in at all, and is just a straight line, your grey may be overweight (see the diagram)
3. If you lightly run your fingers over their ribs, you should be able to feel them easily. If their hip bones are obviously sticking out, then your dog may be underweight
Keeping dogs at a healthy weight is crucial for their long-term health – it can boost their energy and lower their risk of developing joint and other health issues.
If you are unsure whether your greyhound is a healthy weight, or if there have been any drastic changes to their weight or appetite, be sure to seek veterinary advice 👩⚕️
Weight guide diagram taken from greyhoundtrustcoventry.co.uk page on feeding advice.
