Basset Health
Basset Health
In general the Basset hound is a healthy breed. Many of the most common health problems may be attributed to the weight of the basset. Obesity and inactivity can result in a number of health issues including back problems. Here is a list of a few sites that will assist you in understanding hereditary issues that may affect a Basset hound.
Basset Hound Veterinary Notes from CyberHound
Medical Disorders In The Basset Hound
Holistic Medicines For Dogs & Cats
Veterinarian Info For Dog Owners
Bleeding Issues: Von Willebrand's Disease & Thrombopathy
Hereditary Basset Thrombopathy
Canine von Willebrand's Disease
What is Von Willebrand's Disease?
What is Basset Hound Thrombopathia?
Bloat: The Mother of All Emergencies
Cataracts: Not Just For Humans
Canine Eye Registration Foundation
Glaucoma Keeps Dogs In The Dark
Littlest Angel Vest - For Blind Dogs Who Cannot Use A Cane
Malessezia Dermatitis (Yeast Infection of the Skin)
Itchy Skin May Indicate Infection
Food Allergies In Dogs (PetPlace.com)
Itching Pets: Alternative to Steroids
Canine Invertebral Disk Disease
Hip Dysplasia: Treatment Options For Large Dogs
Intervertebral Disk Disease Fact Sheet
Could enhanced reflex function contribute to improving locomotion after spinal cord repair?
Functional recovery of locomotive behavior in the adult spinal dog
Dog Owner's Guide: Cushing's Disease
New Concepts In Ear Cleaning TrizEDTA (EDTA tris)
Treating Canine Otitis Externa With An EDTA-TRIS-SDS Combination
The Role of Pseudomonas in Canine Ear Disease
From DermaPet: Articles About Ears and Ear Care
When A Good Pet Has Bad Breath
Can Your Pet's Broken Tooth Be Saved?
Tumors: Take A Look At Lumps And Bumps
Pets Can Feel Better With Cancer Therapy
Living With Canine Lymphoma: Clondike's Story
Killer Grapes And Other Concerns
Information On Rawhide and Pig Ear Dangers
Dog Owner's Guide: Simple First Aid Kit
Fur Angels: First Aid Kit Basics
PetPlace: First Aid Kits For Dogs
AVMA Disaster Preparedness Series
Seasonal Pet Tips - including heat stroke, fleas, holiday safety, etc
Your Garbage Can Be A Dangerous Place
The Dangers Of Antifreeze Poisoning
A Pet Owner's Guide To Common Small Animal Poisons
Canadian Poisonous Plants Resource Center
Working Dogs: Canine Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease Update (By Jennifer Fry, VMD)
Basic information on pets and other domesticated animals and Lyme disease
Long Beach Animal Hospital: Liver Disease
Dalmatian Club of America: Liver Disorders
BuckBasset: "Safe" Medicines For Your Pets
The Peoria Humane Society: Melatonin The Marvelous!
Understanding Glucosamine and Joint Health
Cognitive Dysfunction in Elderly Dogs
Anipryl - Help For Senior Dogs?
Medication - Selegiline (Anipryl Rx)
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)
** A note about the weight of a basset hound: It is imperative that the appropriate weight of the basset be maintained. His long back predisposes him to disc problems and can cause problems if he is overweight.
Maintaining A Healthy Body Weight
Anipryl - Help For Senior Dogs?
Cognitive Dysfunction in Elderly Dogs
Changes In Behavior Associated With Aging Dogs
Behavior Problems In Geriatric Dogs
Older Dogs: Common Behavior Changes
Behavior Problems In Senior Dogs
Canine Epilepsy Resource Center
Are Your Dogs Seizures Caused By Canine Epilepsy or Autoimmune Thyroiditis?
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