While all greyhound owners agree that their dogs should be treated like champions, most greyhound owners disagree when it comes to the type of food ideal for these pets. For a long time, meat was considered as the ideal meal for greyhounds, but in the recent times carbohydrates, grains, fiber and vegetables are in included in greyhound diets. With these developments, the most important aspect of a greyhound's diet is the nutritional content of the food which should be in adequate levels to help the dog grow healthy and strong.

The recommended nutrients that should be included in a greyhound's diet include proteins, carbohydrates, fats and fiber. Greyhounds with relatively sedentary activity levels should be fed meals with the following constituents: proteins should constitute about 22 to 27 percent of the meal, fat in the range of 10 to 15 percent, and fiber at about 5 percent. For highly inactive greyhounds; the level of proteins, carbohydrates and fats included in their diets should be minimal. In the case of a highly active dog; the amounts of proteins, carbohydrates and fats should be increased slightly. The type of diet mix fed to the pet will also depend on the animal's response to that particular.

A well natured dog usually has a smooth-shiny coat, is always alert and is generally in good health. If all of these are evident in the dog, then the feeding program is working well for your pet. Ideal protein sources for the greyhound food include eggs, meat, fish, and poultry. Milk doesn't go down well with most grown greyhounds, and it should be excluded from the list of high proteins sources fed to dogs. Plant proteins are not absorbed very well by the greyhound. Lack of protein in the greyhound's diet would make the dog look dull and exhibit signs of stunted growth.

Fat is another important constituent that should be present in greyhound food. Fat usually has concentrated levels of energy, producing two times the amount of energy obtained from protein and carbohydrate sources. Fats make the food more palatable and make the dog feel fuller with smaller portions. The signs of fat deficiency include coarse-dry coats and dandruff. Some dog food manufacturers are known to use old fat from restaurants and the quality of this fat is bad for the dog; therefore, if you discover a rancid smell in your pet's food then it would be best to change brands.

Carbohydrates are the most common type of energy-giving foods found in commercial greyhound food, because it is cheaper than proteins and fats. Greyhounds do not require high amounts of carbohydrates in their food; therefore, care should be taken to regulate your dog's food intake when using commercially produced food.

Water is an important part of the greyhound's diet and it should be included at every meal time. An average greyhound needs about 8 cups of water on a daily basis, although this will vary according to the season.