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inparticular.ai
A Greyhound rescue — that's a brilliant thing to do. At six, he's past the manic puppy phase but Greyhounds often come out of kennels in pretty lean condition, sometimes underweight, with muscle they need to rebuild. Is that where you're at with him, or is he holding a healthy weight already?
Yeah, he's quite lean — you can see his ribs a bit. The rescue said that's normal for the breed but I want to make sure he's getting enough protein to build up a bit. Problem is I'm on a tight budget so I can't go spending a fortune every month.
inparticular.ai
Totally fair. And you're right that some rib definition is normal on a Greyhound — they're not built like Labradors — but if the ribs are very visible and there's no muscle on the hindquarters, more protein will help. What are you feeding him at the moment, and roughly what's your monthly budget for food?
He's on a supermarket own-brand dry food right now, something like £20–25 a month. I know it's probably not great but I didn't know where to start.
inparticular.ai
Supermarket own-brands are often heavy on cereals and light on actual meat — so the protein percentage looks okay on the label but it's not the most bioavailable for a dog. For your budget, I'd point you toward Harringtons High Protein Salmon & Potato Adult Dry Dog Food. It's grain-free, the first ingredient is real salmon, protein sits around 28%, and a 10kg bag is usually around £28–32 on Amazon — so well within your monthly spend. It's not a boutique brand but the ingredient quality is genuinely solid for the price point, and the high-meat, grain-free recipe suits Greyhounds well since they can have sensitive stomachs.
That sounds good actually. Is grain-free important for Greyhounds specifically, or is that just a general trend?
inparticular.ai
It's not a hard rule, but Greyhounds do have a reputation for sensitive digestion — loose stools and gas are common complaints from owners, and a lot of people find grain-free helps with that. It's worth trying. Transition him slowly over about a week by mixing it with his current food, otherwise you'll definitely see some stomach upset just from the switch itself. Once he's settled on it, give it six weeks and you should see more condition on him — better coat too.
Great, I'll order a bag. Thanks — this is exactly what I needed.
inparticular.ai
Good luck with him. Greyhounds are wonderful once they figure out what a sofa is for. If his weight isn't improving after a couple of months on a better food, it's worth a vet check just to rule out anything like worms — rescues sometimes come with passengers. But chances are a quality protein source is all he needs.
