Grooming Your Basset Hound
Cleaning Ears
The long ears of a Basset Hound do not allow good circulation of air and are therefore prone to infection. Owners need to clean the inside of their Basset’s ears once a week with a mild astringent or one of the many ear cleaners available from your local pet store or veterinarian. After the cleaning solution is applied to the inside of the ear, use tissue, cotton balls, or baby wipes to clean away the dirt. Start cleaning a puppy’s ears as soon as you bring him home and be diligent about frequently checking them for parasites such as mites and ticks.
Cleaning Eyes
The long ears of a Basset Hound do not allow good circulation of air and are therefore prone to infection. Owners need to clean the inside of their Basset’s ears once a week with a mild astringent or one of the many ear cleaners available from your local pet store or veterinarian. After the cleaning solution is applied to the inside of the ear, use tissue, cotton balls, or baby wipes to clean away the dirt. Start cleaning a puppy’s ears as soon as you bring him home and be diligent about frequently checking them for parasites such as mites and ticks.
Cleaning Teeth
A Basset’s teeth and gums should be kept clean and healthy. Teeth should be brushed and checked for tartar on a regular basis. For those knowledgeable with the use of a scaler, small tartar deposits can be carefully removed at home. Heavy tartar build-up should be removed by a veterinarian. There are also some healthy treats you can find that will help aid in removing tartar.