Bloodhound Dog Health Concerns

The Bloodhound is prone to the following major health conditions:

Ectropion - Ectropion is eversion of the eyelids, so that they roll out from the eye, leaving a gap between the lid and the eye.

Entropion - Entropion is the inversion of the eyelids, so that they roll inward, often irritating the eye.

Gastric Torsion - Gastric Torsion is a medical condition in which the stomach becomes overstretched by excessive gas content. It is also commonly referred to as bloat, gastric torsion, and gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) when the stomach is also twisted.

Otitis Externa - Otitis Externa is an infection of the outer ear, including the ear canal. Most common in dogs with long, hanging ears.

Canine Hip Dysplasia - Hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is a polygenic trait, that is affected by environmental factors in the production of the final phenotype. It can be found in many animals and occasionally in humans, but is most commonly associated with dogs, and is common in many dog breeds, particularly the larger breeds.

Elbow Dysplasia - Elbow dysplasia is a condition involving multiple developmental abnormalities of the elbow-joint in the dog, specifically the growth of cartilage or the structures surrounding it. These abnormalities, known as 'primary lesions', give rise to osteoarthritic processes.

The Bloodhound is prone to the following minor health conditions:

Hypothyroidisim - Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. Early symptoms: Being more sensitive to cold; Constipation; Depression; Fatigue or feeling slowed down.

The Bloodhound occasionally has problems with the following health conditions:

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