AboutNicole Expertise I will offer assistance to anyone needing help with general Basset Hound care, health and behavior/training.
I do not, however, assist those who have bred their pet. If you are responsibly breeding, you shouldn't have simple questions as your mentor should be providing you all the instruction you need.
Experience I currently own a 5 year old Basset Hound and his 6 non-basset siblings...(a mutt and 5 Boxers). I have studied dog behavior and training extensively and train my own dogs.
Organizations Buckeye Boxer Rescue
Education/Credentials I was a certified obedience instructor and a certified potty-training instructor with Petsmart and studied under a canine behaviorist.
Question My basset's skin is very red under his arms and under his neck. It almost looks
like chafing from his collar and harness. I only use those about an hour or so a
day and it is off the rest of the time. He was treated for yeast but it really had no
effect. Any Suggestions?
Answer Susan,
If he had a yeast infection and the medication didn't work, he'll need to go back to the vet. If it's chaffing from a harness, don't use a harness and treat the sores with vit. E oil. If it's causing chaffing, it's not the correct fit or tool for his body.
There are many different styles of harness, some that don't go under the armpits. You may also want to look at a halti head collar rather than anything that goes around his neck.
