Saluki

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

The average daily amount is .75 to 2.75 cups of high-quality dog food, divided into two meals. It is essential to feed the Saluki a high-quality dry food diet. While many people only feed their dogs once a day, many Saluki owners free feed their dogs. This ensures the dog has access to dry kibble during the day. Saluki puppies aged 8 to 12 weeks need four bowls of food a day.

Feed three meals every 24 hours to Saluki pups aged three to six months. Puppies aged six months to one year should be fed two meals a day. When your Saluki reaches the age of one, providing a day is usually enough. The amount of meals a dog consumes per day is entirely dependent on the family's schedule. Dogs can finish at least two meals a day, separated by around 12 hours. A breakfast, lunch, and dinner routine, on the other hand, is a fantastic choice.

If you don't feed for more than 12 hours, your stomach can become hyper acidic, causing nausea.

Salukis are meticulous and like to keep things tidy. They shed very little and need to be brushed once a week. Salukis should not be kept in households with small animals. Also, with the best preparation, a Saluki can see small pets as prey and attempt to track them down. Salukis shed very little, which is excellent if you want to foster one but don't want to waste hours picking up loose hairs. They're still very quick to groom; a gentle brushing once or twice a week is all that's needed to keep shedding to a minimum and ensure a safe coat.

Smooth and feathered coats are available in the Saluki. Brush the soft coat regularly, but comb the feathering on the paws, tail, legs, and feet at least twice a week to avoid or remove mats and tangles, and bathe him if required if he has a feathered coat. Salukis are noted for being gentle, delicate, and reserved and are always aloof with strangers. They need weekly brushing, but their longer feathering would necessitate more frequent grooming to keep their coats from matting. Every four to six weeks, If your Saluki's coat is clean and it doesn't stink, there's no need to wash it.

On the other hand, it is advised that you only wash your Saluki every 4 to 6 weeks if your Saluki gets dirty often. To stop harming the flesh, don't wash it more than once a month. Use a brush with small, widely spaced bristles and a smooth bristle. Start at the dog's or puppy's head and work your way down the hair growth direction. Brush the coat gently, being vigilant in the sensitive parts. Take the time while working on the coat, which helps it look healthier and more lustrous.

Salukis need more than 2 hours of exercise a day. Salukis have a good hunting instinct, so keep it in mind while they're with other pets at home or out and about.

The Saluki is an excellent sprinter who enjoys running. They are, however, gentle dogs that will be comfortable and fit as long as they are given plenty of sensory stimulation and moderate exercise. If you want to see your Saluki shine, go to a lure coursing meet. The importance of having a well-fenced yard cannot be overstated.

Expect your Saluki to leap over your six-foot fence, so prepare accordingly. It's also essential to provide these dogs with plenty of soft toys and chewing bones to keep them entertained. Boredom is a common occurrence in Salukis and can lead to aggressive habits such as chewing and attempting to flee.

You may need to see a veterinarian now and then. Companionship is a must for this breed since psychosomatic ailments can occur, which usually involve the skin and/or digestive system. Calluses can be a concern, so have comfortable bedding on hand at all times. Anaesthetic sensitivity has also been documented. Salukis are susceptible to cancers such as hemangiosarcoma of the spleen or liver, breast cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, and lymphoma. Affecting the blood and immune system, autoimmune hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia are two serious diseases that cause Salukis.

In Salukis, epilepsy and hypothyroidism are standard, as is an emergency gastrointestinal syndrome known as bloat. Skin disorders include allergies (which cause itchy skin and may contribute to pyoderma), non-tumorous growths (cysts and lipomas), and follicular dysplasia. On the plus hand, orthopedic disorders that plague other breeds are uncommon in Salukis. According to the Orthopedic Foundation of America, the prevalence of Hip Dysplasia in Salukis is less than 2%. Excellent.

Salukis are great friends for older kids, but they aren't recommended for families with small children. Young Salukis are tolerant, but they can be too active for children under the age of eight, and their soft skin and knobby bones make them vulnerable to injuries if children aren't vigilant.

The Saluki is a one-family dog, with strangers appearing to be aloof or even quiet. Salukis are calm at home, patient with children, and get along well with other dogs. They're good watchdogs, but not so much as security dogs. Every day, Salukis must have the opportunity to run and run hard.

The breed's independence and aloofness can make it tough to train, and they can't always be relied on to return to their owner while they're off-leash. It has been suggested that training approaches be gentle and patient at all times. It's tough to train this independent-minded canine, as it is with many sighthounds.

Salukis are quickly bored and seldom act on order, even though it is to please their favourite human. Unfortunately, they are uninterested in nutritional incentives, which makes them tough to inspire.

They get along with other dogs in general, but favor other Salukis or, at the very least, other sighthounds. In their own home, they won't chase small dogs or cats, but other creatures such as pet birds, rats, rabbits, or hamsters can be too tempting. The dog is susceptible to catching flying animals, such as rats, rabbits, squirrels, and bugs, due to its hunting instincts.