Dedicated to Improving Sighthound Health

We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of sighthounds around the world ​by building awareness of ​their unusual ​medical​ characteristics​ ​within​ the​ veterinary​ and adoption communities through our education, outreach, and research programs.

Recent News & Updates

The latest information or news regarding Sighthound health or The Greyhound Health Initiative.

  • PBS Documentary: Shelter Me – Cancer Pioneers

  • OSA Research Video 2025

  • Biomarkers in the Blood of Greyhounds with OSA

  • Greyhound Nation Podcast starring Dr. Guillermo Couto

Featured Events

  • World Blood Donor Day & Pet Expo

    — June 28 • 10:00 am —

  • A Webinar on Canine Osteosarcoma

    — April 14, 2024 —

  • All Things Greyt Webinar

    — February 4, 2024 —

Our Impact to the community

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blood bags sold

The number of bags of life-saving blood and plasma that have been sold since starting our blood bank.

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lives saved

This number is the potential canine lives that were saved by using these blood products.

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donations made

This is the approximate number of donations made by our canine heroes since opening in 2016.

USSI Blood Value Card digital version

Greyhound Blood Value Card – Digital Version

How We Help Your Greyhound

Greyhounds exhibit unique reference intervals for lab values, crucial for interpreting test results. Accurate intervals are vital to avoid detrimental clinical decisions.

The Greyhound Health Initiative produces a wallet-sized card that lists the critical Greyhound-specific reference intervals as compared to non-Greyhound dogs. These cards are available to adoption groups for donation and purchase through our online store.

Our Mission: Fueled By Generous Donations

The Greyhound Health Initiative (GHI), a non-profit organization established in 2014, is committed to improving the health of sighthound dogs worldwide through education, research, and accessibility for owners, adopters as well as veterinarians.