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The links provided here are included as sources of information for you.  Peppertree Bassets does not endorse nor guarantee the authenticity of any of them.  Any health issues should be considered as information only, and not a diagnosis nor prescription for treatment.  Always consult your veterinarian before acting on any information provided.

Organizations:  

AKC

The American Kennel Club

BHCA

The Basset Hound Club of America

BHCP

The Basset Hound Club of Portland
Information Exchange

Cyber Hound

Unofficial source of information about bassets

Cyber Hound Forum

Informal information exchange about all aspects of the breed
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A selection of gifts for everyone who comes in contact with your pet

Health  Included here are health issues from the simple to the life-threatening, and include those diseases/disorders thought or known to be genetic or to occur in family lines in the basset hound according to George A. Padgett, D.V.M.  The latter are displayed in green and represent only the more common genetic problems.  Issues relating to pregnancy and whelping are found on the REPRO link.


Addison's disease Addison's Disease -- Averting an Adrenal Crisis
  Addison's Disease -- Info from WSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Allergies See "Allergies" links on the BHCA website
Atopic dermatitis Long Term Management of Atopic Dermatitis
Bandaging your dog Basic Bandage Care for Dogs
  Bandaging Your Dog: How to Apply a Bandage to Your Pet
  Robert Jones Bandage
Bloat (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus) See "Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus" links on the BHCA website
Body Odor Body Odor--8 Sweetening Strategies
Canine Herpes Virus Infectious Disease - Canine Herpes Virus
Cataracts Canine Cataracts
  Canine Cataracts
Cherry Eye (Prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid) Cherry Eye
Cleft and soft palate Soft and Cleft Palate Problems
Cysts Epidermal Inclusion Cysts
Combined immunodeficiency What is Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?
Cryptorchidism Cryptorchidism in the Canine
Cystinuria Gene Discovered -- DNA Test Available -- (for Newfoundlands)
Demodicosis  Canine Demodicosis -- (Demodex Red Mange)
Diseases of Puppyhood Diseases of Puppyhood
Distemper Canine Distemper
Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) Something to Cry About-- "Dry Eye" is a Pain for Vets and Owners Alike
  Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) Dry Eye
  Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) or Dry Eye
  Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in the Dog
Elbow Dysplasia (ununited anconeal process) See "Elbow Dysplasia" links on the BHCA website
Ectropion Ectropion
Entropion Entropion
  Canine Entropion
  Veterinary Ophthalmology Information Center
Epilepsy See "Seizures" below
Eyes (General Info) CERF - Canine Eye Registration Foundation
  Veterinary Ophthalmology Information Centre 
  American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO)
General Health Information GENERAL VETERINARY INFORMATION
Glaucoma See "Glaucoma" links on the BHCA website
Hip Dysplasia See "Hip Dysplasia" links on the BHCA website
Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism Article
Immune system Immune System
Inguinal hernia  
Intervertebral disk disease See "Degenerative Disk Disease" links on the BHCA website
Itching Odor and Itch -- Yeast
  Malassezia Dermatitis (Yeast).
Laforas disease See Seizures below
Panosteitis See "Panosteitis" links on the BHCA website
Parasites Worms and Your Dog
  Whipworms (Trichuris vulpis)
  Tapeworms
  Cestodes including Dipylidium caninum (most common) and various Taenia species
  (Tapeworms)
Parvovirus Canine Parvovirus Infection
Patella luxation Patellar Luxation
Persistent pupillary membranes Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Persistent right aortic arch Persistent Right Aortic Arch and Megaesophagus
Pill administration How to Administer Pill Medication to Your Dog
  Pill Administration Methods
Poisonous plants to dogs Plants Poisonous to Dogs
  ASPCA's Poison Control Center's List of Toxic Plants
  FAQ's about Poisonous Plants (Cornell)
  Growing in Your Garden: Pet Health Risks (VetCentric)
Poisonous substances ASPCA Animal Poison Control Issues Cocoa Bean Fertilizer Warning
  Toad toxicity
Primary seborrhea Canine Seborrhea
Pulmonic stenosis What is Pulmonic Stenosis?
Seizures Canine Epilepsy Network
Teeth Caring for your dog's teeth
Thrombopathia See "Thrombopathia" links on the BHCA website
von Willebrands Disease See "von Willebrands Disease" links on the BHCA website
 

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