[amy73]

EVER BEEN KNOWN OF A BASSETT HOUND DYING OF A HEART ATTACK AT 5 YRS OLD? I FIND THIS PUZZLING B/C SHE WAS HEALTHY.THE VET (I HEARD,B/C THIS IS NOT MY DOG) SAID IT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO STRIKE BASSETTS AT AN EARLY AGE.

 

[Betsy Iole]

Tumor and structural abnormalities are conditions affecting the heart that can cause sudden death in dogs. Unless the underlying cause is known, it's not possible to comment on the vet's claim.