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<p class=MsoNormal>Tonsillitis in a basset is ugly. Not only does the
poor baby feel terrible, since it affects their eating and appetite, it also
affects their growth. I have had two dogs that had bad tonsils. The
first dog we treated with antibiotics but the tonsillitis returned repeatedly,
ending with a tonsillectomy. The second dog we had the tonsils removed
after the first bout with tonsillitis. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>It is really easy to tell if a dog’s tonsils are
infected. Unlike people, dog tonsils are normally completely “hidden”
in crypts in the sides of the throat. You may be able to see small slits
in the back of the throat (one on each side) – these are the
crypts. If the tonsils are infected, they push out of the crypts and
encroach on the inside of the throat. They can become so inflamed and
enlarged that they can actually close the throat. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I would feed soft food or even liquefied food until the
tonsils are down. Dry food will hurt. Frosty Paws are good, as are
popsicles and yoghurt. My advice is to have the tonsils removed as
soon as the infection is under control. It is a relatively minor surgery
and in the best interest of the dog.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Sandi Wittenberg - Red Bay Bassets<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>sandi@redbaybassets.com<o:p></o:p></p>
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