Our Bloodhound Health information is summarized from
many sources of information (books, periodicals,
breeders, etc). We represent it as the best information
we know & can easily share. We welcome other
information for consideration and possible use in future
updates to this web page.
BEFORE YOU BUY A BLOODHOUND (OR ANY DOG):
Do your research (books, websites, vets, breeders, etc)
THINGS TO ASK BLOODHOUND BREEDERS:
What health problems they have had.
What is the longevity of their dogs.
What is the typical cause of death.
What testings are done prior to a sale.
MAIN BLOODHOUND HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS:
Bloat - #1 health concern for bloodhounds.
Cancer - #2 health problem with bloodhounds.
Hearts Problems - From mild to severe - (OFA)
Joint Problems - Elbows, Hips, Patellar - (OFA)
Thyroid Problems - Mainly Hypothyroidism - (OFA)
Eye Problems - Entropion, Ectropion & more.
Epilepsy and other inherieted issues.
(OFA) TESTING IS AVAILABLE FOR THESE ABOVE ITEMS:
through the Orthopedia Foundation for Animals
BLOODHOUNDS CAN BE SENSITIVE TO ANESTHESIA!
Vets should use precautions and careful monotoring.
Link to Anesthesia Article, by Dr. Karen Leshkivich, DVM.
Great Bloodhound Health Info, by Dr. John Hamil, DVM.
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