Basset Hound Health Guide
Complete health profile covering disease predispositions, vital statistics, and preventive care recommendations for Basset Hound.
Vital Statistics
| Lifespan | 12–13 years |
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| Weight Range | 20–34 kg |
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| Height Range | 33–38 cm |
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Disease Predispositions (9)
Basset Hound is predisposed to the following health conditions. 6 are hereditary.
| Condition | Category | Risk Level | Hereditary | Screening |
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| Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus/Bloat |
N/A |
Moderate |
No |
Annual exam |
| Intervertebral Disc Disease/IVDD |
N/A |
Moderate |
No |
Annual exam |
| Hip and Elbow Dysplasia |
N/A |
Moderate |
No |
Annual exam |
| Thrombopathia |
N/A |
Moderate |
Yes |
Annual exam |
| Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) |
N/A |
Moderate |
Yes |
Annual exam |
| Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS1) |
N/A |
Moderate |
Yes |
Annual exam |
| Lafora Disease |
N/A |
Moderate |
Yes |
Annual exam |
| Hip Dysplasia |
N/A |
Moderate |
Yes |
Annual exam |
| Elbow Dysplasia |
N/A |
Moderate |
Yes |
Annual exam |
Obesity & Weight Management
| Obesity Risk Level | Very_High |
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| Ideal Body Condition Score | 5 |
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Genetic Screening
| CHIC Required Tests | Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG); Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I); Thrombopathia |
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| Dystocia Risk | High |
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