The dog I want to introduce to you today is called Basset Dog. No matter who it faces, it always maintains a melancholy look on its face. Its naturally sad expression makes people who see it for the first time think that this guy has been wronged. But in fact, this guy has a cheerful personality and is particularly docile and obedient.
In addition to its sad expression, this creature also has a highly recognizable feature, which is its pair of "banana fan"-like ears. Whenever it runs, these big ears will flap up and down. ,Extremely fun. (PS: Sometimes when you run too fast, you will hear a crackling sound. Don’t worry, it’s the Basset Dog being slapped in the face by its own ear. I don’t know if it hurts or not, haha~)
Although the Basset Dog They look very cute and get along well with people, but the daily maintenance of this kind of dog is not simple. They are more likely to have some minor health problems. If you don’t pay attention to these minor problems, they may cause problems to the little ones. Big trouble. So today the author will introduce to you the precautions for caring for Basset Dogs and common diseases.
1. Cleaning of big ears: Although the Basset Dog’s big floppy ears are very lovable, they are also a place where dirt can easily hide. Its ears are often in contact with the ground and can easily get dirty. dirty. If you don't clean it up in time, you will get ear mites. Therefore, it is best to always have ear cleaning liquid on hand every time you go out, and clean the pair of "big cattail fans" regularly.
2. Hair cleaning: Although this dog is a short-haired dog, it still sheds very seriously, and it has short hard hair, so it needs to be cleaned every 3 days or so. Give it a comb. In addition, the body odor of the Basset Dog is relatively strong, which is especially serious in this hot summer. It is best to prepare pet-specific aromatic products to bathe it. Do not shave its hair just because you want to be lazy. This is easy. Suffering from skin inflammation.
3. Weight control: Basset dogs are very greedy. They will eat all the dog food you give them, so you must control the amount. Excessive obesity will cause Basset dogs to suffer from obesity. on cardiovascular disease. After adulthood, the weight will slowly develop sideways, so daily exercise becomes very important. If you are a lazy person, you need to think twice.
4. Genetic diseases: This little guy also has some family genetic diseases, such as: joint diseases (this is hip dysplasia, elbow joint(caused by hypoplasia), eye diseases (eyelid ectropion, glaucoma, etc.), lymphoma, etc., once they appear, it requires both time and financial support. So those who like it must also be mentally prepared.
At the end of the article, The author would like to remind everyone that the ancestors of the Basset Dog are excellent hunting dogs. Although they have become family playmates over time, their strong curiosity will drive them to see new things. They will go out to explore, so the home may often be messy. In terms of destructive power, they can compete with the "demolition captain" husky, so if you want to keep them, you must think twice.
