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Basenji Health Issues ![]() Here you can find the most important issues concerning Basenji health and condition. For detailed info about particular health problems see related webs below. ![]() Fanconi DNA Linkage Test It is first predictive test available for Fanconi Syndrome. With this test, it is possible to more accurately determine the probability of dog carrying the gene for Fanconi Syndrome.Dogs tested using this "Linkage Test" will return one of the following statuses:Probably Carrier Probably Equivocal/Indeterminant Probably Affected This linkage test is being provided as a tool to assist breeders whilst research continues towards the development of the direct fanconi test. Basenjis sometimes suffer fromhip dysplasia, resulting in loss of mobility and arthritis-like symptoms. All dogs should be tested by either OFA or PennHIP prior to breeding. Malabsorption, or immunoproliferative enteropathy, is an autoimmune intestinal disease that leads to anorexia, chronic diarrhea, and even death. Special diet can improve the quality of life for afflicted dogs. The breed can also fall victim toprogressive retinal artrophy (a degeneration of the retina causing blindness) and several less serious hereditary eye problems such as coloboma (a hole in the eye structure), and persistent pupillary membrane (tiny threads across the pupil). ![]() Basenji Health Issues Sites Basenji Health Endowment Fanconi Test FAQ - and other useful info Fanconi Management Protocol for Veterinarians - 2003 (PDF) The AKC Canine Health Foundation - all sorts of health issues Dog Food Secrets You're about to discover the terrifying-truth about commercial dog food that is linked to the deaths of thousands of dogs across the US every single day Kingdom Of Pets: Dog Health Guide The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health, your survival guide for stress-free dog care The Canine Eye Registration Foundation The Canine Health Information Center - The Canine Health Database PENNhip Site - Method of testing hips for Displasia General Veterinary Site - includes Basenji problems Basenji Health Testing - by Sandy Kernen Health Concerns of the Basenji Dog - by Linda Daves Siekert Canada Guide To Dogs - Emergency and Life ThreateningHealth Concerns for Dogs - essential Canada Guide To Dogs - Everything About Dog Food ! Canine Health Foundation - AKC Pet Health Forum - Helping Pets Lead Healthier Lives Pet Dental Health - Tips on proper home care from veterinarians Pet Education - Expert Pet Information Purely Pets - Dedicated to providing the highest level of pet nutrition Happy Tales - Alternative, Holistic and Natural pet care nformation and products Healthy Pet - Veterinary care providers committed to giving you excellence in small animal care The Pet Center - The Internet Animal Hospital - accurate and easily understood pet health care information Tina's Ark Wellness & Health for People & Pets - A holistic and alternative health Products & education website TeleVets - Televets pet advisors are waiting online right now to offer you advice, second opinions and support for your pet questions and concerns |