Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 My 11.5 year old broodie has very large visible veins on her belly. They don't seem to bother her, she appears completely healthy in every way, and she's had them as long as I've had her. I'm just wondering if this is normal for some hounds? I don't recall any of my other Greyhounds or Whippets having these. Here's a picture of her stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deboosh Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 It's only a guess, but since you said she's a broodie, I think those veins are a result of her many pregnancies and nursing her puppies. Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Forever Home on December 20, 2012Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I've seen it on some of my hounds. Don't think its anything to be concerned with. And now that you mention it perhaps it was mostly on the broodies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Her littermate sister Pink does not have such prominent veins. She does have lots more hair. Betsy's veins are pretty prominent, but not all that big. Graham's were big and prominent. The winner by far was broodie Dixie, with huge prominent veins, and at least 40 puppies to her credit. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 So maybe it is just a broodie thing and normal. Pep is VERY furry elsehwere, but for some reason, keeps a bald belly. She has the nicest bunny fur elsewhere though, even on her butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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