Why is my basset hound limping?

Why is my basset hound limping?

Intervertebral disc disease is prevalent among dwarfed dogs, also known as chondrodystrophic breeds (like Dachshunds and Basset Hounds). The condition leads to lameness as the discs between a dog’s vertebrae degenerate, slip out of place and press on the spinal cord.

Can worms cause a dog to limp?

Severe infections with whipworms can also cause lameness. If you believe your pet has worms, bring in your pet and a stool sample.

When does a basset hound start to limp?

My Young Basset Hound Just Started Limping… Sometimes referred to as “growing pains” or “pano”, occurs as a rotating lameness, usually in puppies up to 18 months. Many veterinarians are not aware that this is prevalent in basset hounds and will sometimes misdiagnose it, often with costly and unneeded surgery options.

What kind of skin problems does a basset hound have?

The Basset Hound is prone to skin infections such as lip-fold pyoderma. This usually happens because of the moist trapped in the skin folds along the lower jaw. Because of this condition, the bacteria and yeast can gain a foothold and will cause this area to be reddened and smelly. This condition surely adds discomfort to your Basset Hound.

What does paneosteitis do to a basset hound?

Pano IS prevalent in basset hounds as we’ve seen many, many of our members’ hounds diagnosed with this over the years. The following is from the Basset Hound Faq by Judy Trenck: Paneosteitis is an elusive ailment occasionally seen in young Bassets.

Can a basset hound have hip and elbow dysplasia?

People usually do not think that hip and elbow dysplasia is a problem to the Basset Hound due to a common misconception that small dogs never suffer from these. Unfortunately, this is only a myth. Hip and elbow dysplasia are often linked to the laxity of the muscles, connective tissues, and ligaments which support your dog’s hip and elbow joints.