The Greyhound Health Initiative

10/15/2026

Want reliable greyhound health information straight from the experts?
We’re releasing Greyt educational webinars you can watch free on YouTube, all backed by current science and veterinary research.

👉 Watch now on https://www.youtube.com/ and subscribe.

10/07/2026

If you are headed to GRTB tomorrow, stop by the James River Greyhounds booth for some of our GHI merch. We are looking forward to seeing you at the beach🐾⛱

Join Greyhounds Reach the Beach® for a fun-filled event celebrating retired racing greyhounds with activities, education, and community support.

09/30/2026

🎗️🐾New Osteosarcoma Clinical Trial for Dogs

UPenn VetMed is enrolling dogs newly diagnosed with osteosarcoma for a fully funded clinical trial using advanced CAR‑iNKT immune cell therapy. All diagnostics, amputation, and chemo are covered.
If your dog has a new OSA diagnosis, this could be an important option.

Help move canine cancer research forward!

In this study we will investigate the therapeutic potential of immune cells known as invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells made from the blood of a healthy donor dog, to treat dogs with bone cancer. iNKT cells are potent immune cells that have been shown to kill cancer cells in mouse models

09/27/2026

Happy National Sighthound Day! 🐾💙

Sighthounds come in many shapes, sizes, and beautiful breeds—and there’s so much to celebrate about each of them!

At The Greyhound Health Initiative, our commitment to education extends beyond greyhounds. We’re excited to share educational resources about other sighthound breeds, helping more pet parents understand their unique health needs and how to support their dogs.

And this is just the beginning! More sighthound education and resources are coming soon. Visit GHI.VET for more info.

Because every sighthound deserves access to knowledge, care, and a healthier future. 💙

09/19/2026

🐾 Brave dogs. Dedicated pet parents. Hope for the future.🎗

Together, they’re helping advance lifesaving osteosarcoma research that could make a difference for dogs and people alike.

Discover how these extraordinary partnerships are helping shape the future of cancer research.

👉 Read the article and learn more at GHI.VET

Thanks to the courage of the dogs and families who donated tumor samples, researchers have made a major step forward in developing new cancer treatments for pets. In this groundbreaking study, PennVet scientists discovered that dogs’ tumors contain powerful immune cells — called tumor‑infiltra...

08/20/2026

🎗️ Our Osteosarcoma in Greyhounds webinar is now available on demand!
Watch the full recording at https://greyhoundhealthinitiative.org/event/osa-in-greys-webinar-2026/.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us live and to Connecticut Greyhound Adoption - affiliate of GPA for sponsoring this impactful event.

08/15/2026

🎗️ Last chance to register for the LIVE Osteosarcoma Webinar!
Registration closes today at 10 AM ET — after that, live access will no longer be available.

Join Greyhound specialist Dr. Guillermo Couto and PennVet’s Dr. Nicola Mason as they share the signs, symptoms, and the latest breakthroughs in osteosarcoma research. Attending live also gives you the chance to ask your questions during the Live Q&A.

Don’t miss out. Register now at GHI.VET/OSAwebinar26.

08/13/2026

🎗️ Our Osteosarcoma Webinar is almost here, and you won’t want to miss it. Greyhound specialist Dr. Guillermo Couto will be joined by Dr. Nicola Mason from PennVet, to walk you through the symptoms, treatment and the latest ground-breaking research.

Important: To join the live webinar, you must register at least 1 hour before the event starts. Attending live also gives you the chance to ask your questions directly during the Live Q&A.

Don’t wait—save your spot today at GHI.VET/OSAwebinar26

08/11/2026

Visit GHI.VET to get your tickets