Protecting Your Greyhound To The Best Of Your Ability

If you are adopting a greyhound or considering it in the very near future then there are several factors (routine, dog insurance, the rules and so on) that you need to take care of in order to greyhound-proof your home in advance. For a greyhound that has been used to an outdoor kennel, which is effectively a confined space, having a warm, large house to wander around is often daunting. This is the main reason why you should have everything ready to welcome the new edition to your family before he or she arrives!

First things first, make sure that you have decided upon the rules and routine that your greyhound will have to live by. Establishing a routine is very important when you are caring for an adopted greyhound because he or she will settle much better and be less inclined to panic or bolt and injure his or herself as a result! This is why you should also have a good dog insurance policy in place to cover your new pet. Dog insurance will cover any medical expenses that you have, aside from the excess of course. As greyhounds can take time to settle in and can be a little nervous to begin with, a dog insurance policy is always a good idea!

As a greyhound is a purebred dog, it is important to compare pet insurance before settling for one policy because they can work out to be extremely expensive. I was once quoted in excess of £400, so the current equivalent of $800, for a 12 month policy. This is the reason why you should compare pet insurance! My current policy is £220 and is actually a lifetime policy. I found it on a comparison site called About Your Money. It seemed to have the best deals and plenty of providers to choose from and I’ll look there again if the need ever arises.

One final tip about insurances - if you are adopting a greyhound make sure that your home contents insurance covers damage caused by pets. Nothing may ever be damaged but it is worth taking the precaution. Many policies do not so double check!