With only 4% body fat, greyhounds aren’t very buoyant, so special care needs to be given to their safety when around water, either pools, natural bodies, and, of course, when boating. In this episode, discover what you need to know about keeping your greyhound safe while you enjoy the water together.
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- Listen to our episode about summertime safety for your greyhound.
- Ruffwear®Float Coat Life Jackets
- Outward Hound’s® Grandby Ripstop Life Jacket
- Water Warden Pool Fence
- How Stuff Works article: How to Save a Drowning Dog
- First Aid for Life Video: CPR for Your Dog (Special Instruction Mention for Greyhounds)
- Scamper Ramp for Pools and Boats
- Donate to help Greyhound Friends of New Jersey help more former racing greyhounds get to where they need to be next: loving homes of their own.
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Note: Jacqueline Howard and Albert Cavallo are not medical professionals and provide the content of this episode for informational purposes only. Jacqueline, Al, and the About Greyhounds podcast do not and will not provide medical advice, including for a specific dog. Seek the guidance of your veterinarian with any medical questions or concerns you may have about your greyhound or other dog