Ok I hope this comes out right...

Louise · 06-26-2006, 09:52 PM

I've been reading all these posts on BYB and puppy mill dogs and frankly now I'm worried. I rescued Lea from the pound but have no idea where she came from.

Before I knew puppy mills existed I bought a dog that lived all of 3 years

I had to travel 100 miles every 2 weeks to have tests run on her to try and find out what was wrong THIS time. She was the sweetest soul I ever met and today, 20 years later I still miss her.

So my question is this... is there anything in particular I should be watching out for with Lea? She doesn't always eat her meals but doesn't seem to be suffering from it... that's about it. She's going to be 2 years old soon and seems fine. Should I worry?

Lou

Betsy Iole · 06-26-2006, 10:52 PM

The main inherited problem to worry about in bassets whose health history is unknown is probably glaucoma. It would probably be a good idea for all basset owners to familiarize themselves with the signs and have an emergency plan in case those signs develop.

Louise · 06-27-2006, 09:43 PM

Thanks for the info Betsy!

Lou

woebgon · 08-19-2006, 11:57 PM

The latest research on bloat shows that it may be inherited as well. All basset hound owners should be aware of the signs of bloat and be ready to rush them to the vet or emergency vet if their dogs show signs of bloat. If they are operated on in time, they can be saved.

06-26-2006, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Louise Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 284	Ok I hope this comes out right... I've been reading all these posts on BYB and puppy mill dogs and frankly now I'm worried. I rescued Lea from the pound but have no idea where she came from. Before I knew puppy mills existed I bought a dog that lived all of 3 years I had to travel 100 miles every 2 weeks to have tests run on her to try and find out what was wrong THIS time. She was the sweetest soul I ever met and today, 20 years later I still miss her. So my question is this... is there anything in particular I should be watching out for with Lea? She doesn't always eat her meals but doesn't seem to be suffering from it... that's about it. She's going to be 2 years old soon and seems fine. Should I worry? Lou

06-26-2006, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	The main inherited problem to worry about in bassets whose health history is unknown is probably glaucoma. It would probably be a good idea for all basset owners to familiarize themselves with the signs and have an emergency plan in case those signs develop. __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

08-19-2006, 11:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
woebgon Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 56	The latest research on bloat shows that it may be inherited as well. All basset hound owners should be aware of the signs of bloat and be ready to rush them to the vet or emergency vet if their dogs show signs of bloat. If they are operated on in time, they can be saved. __________________ Don Bullock Woebgon Bassets http://www.woebgonbassets.com Owned by: CH. Shoefly's Royal Moosehead CH. Vogue's Woebgon Mountain Dew CH. Vogue's Woebgon Bonnie Miss CH. Woebgon's Kickapoo Joy Juice CH. Woebgon's Moxie Original

06-27-2006, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Louise Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 284	Thanks for the info Betsy! Lou

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