Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Health Care & Feeding
By Michele Welton, Dog Trainer, Breed Selection Consultant, Author of 15 Dog Books
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Health Problems
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Dog Health Care – The Sensible Way
Read my advice on daily health care so your Petit (pronounced pa-TEE lives a long, healthy life and seldom needs to see the vet... [read more]
3 Best Ways To Feed Your Dog Healthy Food
You can dramatically increase your dog's chances of living a long, healthy life by feeding the right food. Cutting right to the chase, the best foods for your Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen are... [read more]
A Quick Way To Make Homemade Dog Food
Your Petit will love real chicken, turkey, beef, fish, eggs, yogurt, broccoli.... this is not just "people food" and I'll tell you why... [read more]
5 Best Kibble and Canned Dog Foods
Some are better than others, but I must be honest – I'm not a huge fan of dry or canned dog food. Here are my concerns... [read more]
Vaccinations and Booster Shots: Needed or Not?
How many vaccinations does your Petit puppy really need? Does your adult dog need yearly booster shots? The vaccination guidelines have changed! Find out what some vets aren't telling you... [read more]
Spaying Your Female Dog: Pros and Cons
Should your female Petit be spayed? Current research says, "The AGE at which you spay can be vitally important to your dog's future health." So what's the best age? [read more]
Neutering Your Male Dog: Pros and Cons
Have you been told that you must neuter your male Petit? Current research shows that the issue is not so simple. Pet owners are not being told about some risks associated with neutering male dogs, especially neutering too early... [read more]
Make Sure Your Vet is the Best!
Is your current veterinarian really the best choice for your dog? Here's how to tell... [read more]
Assisi Loop Review
Does your Petit suffer from arthritis, hip dysplasia, disk disease, colitis? My honest review of a veterinary device you can use at home to reduce inflammation and pain. [read more]
Complete list of Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen health problems
The PBGV Club conducted a health survey that included 640 dogs.
The club reported that the most common eye diseases in Petits are persistent pupillary membranes (affecting about 9% of the breed), cataracts (3%), lens luxation (leading to secondary glaucoma), and retinal dysplasia.
A serious inflammatory brain disease called aseptic meningitis or sterile meningitis affects about 4% of the breed.
Epilepsy has become a real concern in the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen.
The most common orthopedic diseases are luxating patella (loose knees) and hip dysplasia. The Orthopedic Foundation of America evaluated the hip X-rays of over 700 Petits and found 12% dysplastic. Elbow dysplasia and cruciate ligament rupture can also occur.
Hypothyroidism is fairly common. According to the Michigan State University Thyroid Database, up to 16% of Petits have low thyroid levels.
Heart disease (including septal defects) is being seen more often in the Petit.
Allergies cause itchy skin and can lead to bacterial skin infections (pyoderma). Non-tumorous skin growths are common. Ear infections can occur due to the long pendulous ears and all the hair in the ear canals.
Digestive problems (colitis, pancreatitis, and bloat) are a concern in PBGVs, as are urinary stones.
Preventing health problems
Some health problems are inherited. For example, if your dog inherits from his parents the genes for an eye disease called PRA, he will go blind and there's nothing anyone can do about it.
But most health problems can be prevented by the ways you raise your dog.
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