There are tests for pano which should be done to rule out more serious problems. Sometimes crate rest is all a puppy needs for complete recovery. Many vets are unaware of this condition - make sure you ask about it before complicated and unnecessary surgery is recommended. Von Willebrand's Disease is an inherited bleeding disorder. This can be diagnosed in basset hounds over 2 years old by a test administered by a veterinarian.
Bloat occurs in deep-chested breeds such as basset hounds.
It is a tortioning of the stomach and is life-threatening. One possible precaution is to soak the basset hound's food in water before feeding him so that the food will not expand in his stomach and possibly cause bloat. Basset hounds can suffer from a variety of allergies , many occurring simply because they are low to the ground and disturb stinging and biting insects. Your vet can provide advice on the best way to treat your hound for these allergies. Click here to return to the Arizona Basset Hound Rescue main page.