Basenji Health Issues & Questions

oh i feel so bad for you going through this with your baby. my prayers are with you. the picture was so sweet.

You an also try putting some ointment on their paws to help heal & avoid any further scrapes. I use Mushers Secret..it's good all year around.

He looks great! So glad to hear he's doing well!

Thanks, Pat. You're such a smarty pants! -Jordan and Piggs

Thanks everyone! Nothing like being an educated consumer..or patient :D

I just use cotton cosmetic pads,LOL. I use them, dampened with BioCare ear cleaner, to clean the ears and dampened with water to clean the teeth. Neither dog minds the pads on their teeth and gums, and I use a good bit of pressure, but I wonder how clean they're getting….

@tanza: And also important that he is drinking normal amounts of water Good point….

shedding will change dramatically depending on the food….

OH WOW!! That's great news. I can't wait to see pics of Champ's new sister :D

I have never had a problem with boys after being neutered… but since it has only been a week and 1/2 could be that he is still healing.... But again, I have never had that problem. If it continues I would certainly talk to your Vet..,

@jys1011: HA HA..I was thinking the same thing…where do I get a bamboo stick?? Asia is the best place.:D :D :D But I do have some in the back yard.:D

@Quercus: I don't know if this is at all accurate…but his theory made sense to me. Also, some Bs are prone to crystal formation, but often don't develop a full blown UTI. There is something that some folks add to the water to change the PH of the urine, but I don't remember what...maybe someone else can help me out with that. I was told that crystals were a sign and led to kidney stones?–not necessarily a sign of UTIs? There were special dog foods for this--to keep crystals from forming because I had to use one at one time (this was about 10-12 years ago), but my vet told me that the good quality dog foods now are formulated to avoid crystal formation, so you don't usually have to get special food.

I'm glad to hear that Ziggy's toe is looking better.

Glad that you pointed that out and yes, sometimes UTI's are really hard to catch… so you are right, learning the symptoms for your dog is the key....

I work for a carpet cleaning company and we use a product called FLUOROSIL for pet stains. I don't know if you can order this because we get it wholesale, but you can try: www.interlinksupply.com If you can't get this product or don't want to wait for it to be shipped try 1 part white vinegar to 4 parts water. I'd probably try this first… might save you some money! Good luck.

Thanks for all the help :o) I did notice that my B was even more itchy than usual the day his paw seemed to bother him more than normal, so maybe it is allergies. I gave him a benadryl, which seemed to help. Next time I take him in for a check up, I'll have to check with the vet…

((Hugs)) to you and your baby! Please update us when you can…

@elena86: I make boiled chicken with rice, carrots, green beans and sometimes peas. He loves it the first day, but he doesn't like eating "leftovers" the next day. And yet he'll eat an old deep-fried chicken wing that he "discovers" near the park. (And nearly rip my hand off if I try to get it away from him.) Go figure! :D :D I am also not aware of any problems with feeding chicken. Should be fine as far is I know.

Nothing, I think she was just depressed about the move and changing her food…our vet said it was likely too early for pyometra, considering that she is still bleeding a decent amount. I'm just going to keep a close eye on her and her temp for now.