| No matter how hard you try to keep your Basset | | | | their attention in preventing their dogs from acquiring |
| Hound dog healthy, he is still susceptible to some | | | | this disease. Feed your dog at least twice instead of |
| diseases that could hinder his normal activities. The | | | | one large meal a day and he should not be allowed to |
| best armor every Basset Hound owner should have | | | | drink large amount of water after eating. He should |
| is the awareness of what these diseases are and | | | | as well not be allowed to play and indulge in |
| how it can damage their dog's healthy condition. | | | | strenuous activity before and after eating. |
| Knowing your enemies is the best way to fight them! | | | | Bloat - Dogs usually fed once daily are most likely to |
| Below are some of the diseases listed in order for | | | | acquire this life-threatening condition. Factors of bloat |
| you to know who your enemies are. | | | | can be gulping air, drinking large amount of water and |
| Arthritis - Arthritis is mostly suffered by most large | | | | doing vigorous activities after eating. See your |
| dogs. Basset Hound dogs can acquire arthritis | | | | veterinarian immediately once you bloat is suspected. |
| because of their odd bone structure. Activities such | | | | Measures to prevent bloat are almost the same with |
| as too much running and prolonged up and down | | | | torsion. |
| jumping can cause dogs to develop arthritis. Dogs | | | | Basset hounds also referred as scent hounds, are |
| with arthritis need a soft bed. An old mattress, a | | | | short-legged breed of dogs that are bred to hunt by |
| soft couch mattress or a 4 inch foam rubber is good. | | | | scent. Because their nose is close to the ground |
| It also helps if you avoid letting your dog do | | | | most of the time, it picks up parasites, bacteria and |
| strenuous activities, only gentle and regular exercise | | | | some viral diseases. Their long and floppy ears have |
| to meet their daily exercise requirement. Regular | | | | a tendency to get odorous so cleaning them properly |
| exercise prevents dog from becoming overweight | | | | is necessary to prevent ear wax from building up and |
| thus decreasing the load their bone carries. | | | | cause ear infection. Cleaning your dog's ears 2 to 3 |
| Torsion - Torsion is oftentimes described as a twist | | | | times a week with a mixture of water and hydrogen |
| of the stomach or when the stomach's end flips. This | | | | peroxide is recommended. |
| causes the stomach not to allow food in, and if not | | | | Now that you are aware of the diseases that could |
| treated properly, the stomach dies causing the dog | | | | possibly affect your dog, all you need to do is make |
| not to eat. Dogs suffering from torsion must seek | | | | sure that they are protected against these diseases. |
| veterinary help immediately for treatment and | | | | That's the least you can do for this breed whose |
| therapy. Not all animals with torsion are treated | | | | main aim is to please you and other people around |
| because this disease develops quickly causing the | | | | him. |
| animal to die. So Basset Hound owner must focus | | | | |