Personalized supplements for Basset Hounds

Low-slung, soulful, and led by an incredible nose, Basset Hounds are easygoing companions with big hearts. Here's how to support the back and joints, skin and ears, digestion, and healthy aging that keep them going, one daily serving at a time.

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About the Basset Hound

The Basset Hound was developed in France, where bas means low. Bred to trail rabbits and hare at a pace hunters could follow on foot, Bassets have one of the keenest noses in the dog world, second only to the Bloodhound.

Gentle, patient, and famously laid-back, Bassets are wonderful family dogs. Their heavy body on short legs, long ears, and love of food are part of why daily wellness is worth thinking about early.

Adding a high-quality daily supplement to your Basset's routine is a great way to support their overall health. Pair it with a healthy diet, daily sniff walks, regular vet care, and back-friendly habits like ramps and keeping them lean.

What's the best supplement for Basset Hounds?

A daily supplement personalized to your Basset Hound supports a healthy, active life, with targeted support for the areas Bassets need most: their back and joints, skin, coat, and ears, digestion, and heart and healthy aging. The right balance depends on their age, weight, activity level, lifestyle and what you are seeing day to day.

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Back & joint support

A Basset Hound carries a big, heavy-boned body on very short legs, which puts extra work on their back, elbows, and joints. Keeping them lean is the single biggest help, along with ramps instead of jumping, supporting both ends when you lift them, and steady daily walks.

How supplements add support

Every Canine Keeps formula starts with our Keepwell Blend™, which includes green-lipped mussel, collagen, and PEA to support cartilage, connective tissue, and everyday mobility, plus omega-3s from fish oil and DHA. Most diets don't provide joint-specific nutrients like these in meaningful amounts, so a daily serving keeps them consistent. If mobility is your Basset's top priority, their Balanced Blend adds more targeted support on top.

Skin, coat & ear support

Those famous long ears drag through everything, and the soft folds of skin around their face and neck can trap moisture. Cleaning ears weekly, wiping skin folds, and brushing their short coat help, and because skin comfort is connected to the gut and immune system, support from the inside matters too.

How supplements add support

Canine Keeps supports skin and coat from the inside, with omega-3s from fish oil and DHA, antioxidant-rich blueberry and spirulina, and probiotics that support the gut-immune connection behind seasonal comfort. Whole foods provide some antioxidants, but every scoop adds a concentrated, consistent amount.

Gut & digestive support

Bassets are devoted food lovers with one of the best noses in the dog world, so they'll find every crumb. A healthy gut means comfortable digestion, regular stools, and support for nutrient absorption. Measured meals, gradual food switches, and keeping counters clear go a long way.

How supplements add support

Every Canine Keeps formula includes multiple strains of probiotics, including spore-forming strains that hold up well in the bowl, plus a prebiotic to help them thrive. If digestion is your Basset's top priority, their Balanced Blend adds extra digestive support on top.

Heart & healthy aging support

Bassets are generally considered seniors around age 8, when a little extra support for heart, brain, and energy helps keep their best days going. Eye health is worth watching as they age too. Regular checkups, gentle daily walks, and keeping them lean all help.

How supplements add support

Every Canine Keeps formula includes omega-3s from fish oil and DHA, which support heart, brain, and eye health, plus antioxidant-rich blueberry and spirulina to help protect cells as they age. For senior Bassets, a healthy aging focus adds ingredients like CoQ10 and taurine for extra heart and vitality support.

Same breed. Different needs.

Breed is just the starting point. Your dog's profile tells us the rest.

Waffles

Waffles

Age
4 years
Weight
55 lb
Activity
Leisurely sniff walks, serious naps
Noticing
Itchy skin folds and ear scratching
Waffles's Balanced Blend

Foundation in every formula

Our Keepwell Blend™, with omega-3s, joint support, probiotics, and antioxidants.

Added for Waffles

Skin & seasonal focus

Targeted seasonal and immune support, with ingredients like quercetin and skin-supporting mushrooms, for comfortable skin as the seasons change.

Elvis

Elvis

Age
9 years
Weight
60 lb
Activity
Slow sniff walks, long naps
Noticing
Hesitant on the ramp and stiff after naps
Elvis's Balanced Blend

Foundation in every formula

Our Keepwell Blend™, with omega-3s, joint support, probiotics, and antioxidants.

Added for Elvis

Joint focus

Concentrated joint support, with a powerful dose of ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin, to help keep him moving comfortably.

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Example profiles for illustration. Your dog's formula is tailored to their unique needs.

Why Canine Keeps for Basset Hounds

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Even a great diet doesn't always cover everything a Basset needs. Every Canine Keeps formula starts with a foundation of everyday support, then adds targeted ingredients based on your dog's unique needs.

Our formulas are made with premium, human-grade ingredients, formulated by a canine nutritionist, and minimally processed to protect delicate nutrients. A pre-measured scoop makes it easy to give the right amount every day, and because it mixes right into their meal, it adds support without the fillers and empty calories that come with many soft chews, which matters for a breed that loves its food.

It's support that grows with them, from the puppy years, when building a strong foundation matters most, to their senior years, when a little extra support helps keep their best days going.

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  1. Tell us about your dog

    Their age, weight, activity, and what you're seeing day to day.

  2. Get their personalized formula

    Selected from 50+ active ingredients to support your dog's unique needs.

  3. Scoop and serve

    One serving, once a day mixed into their usual meal.

  4. Stay consistent

    Benefits build with time and our flexible deliveries make sure you never run out.

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What dog parents are saying

“Lily loves her Canine Keeps. Her stool has been firmer, and seems to be less itchy! She actually enjoys her food more now that this is on it.”
Arum K.Lily
“Duke's balanced blend has been a great addition to his diet. With his age (14) he's a very picky eater, but scarfs his food down with the powdered blend. His skin/coat, digestion, and joints have been reenergized.”
Davin Z.Duke, 14 years old
“I've noticed benefits from him on this supplement blend already! He seems to have way more balanced energy, no hip or joint stiffness, and generally happier all around.”
George R.
“Not only does he love the taste of the powder on his food, but I've noticed an improvement in his itching and paw licking! Such an easy and tailored solution to giving your pet supplements.”
Kate P.Murphy

Basset Hound questions, answered

When should I start back and joint support for my Basset Hound?

The earlier, the better. With a heavy body on short legs, Bassets benefit from joint support as a consistent daily habit that starts early, and every Canine Keeps formula includes it. Our formulas are recommended for dogs 6 months and older, alongside ramps and a healthy weight.

Can a supplement help my Basset's skin and ears?

Yes. Cleaning their ears and skin folds cares for them on the outside, while a daily supplement supports a healthy skin barrier and the gut-immune balance behind skin comfort from the inside out. The two work best together.

How long until I notice a difference?

Many dog parents notice a difference within the first couple of weeks. The best results come with about 90 days of consistent daily use, as the benefits build over time. That's why our flexible deliveries make it easy to never miss a day, and why every order is backed by our 90-day risk-free guarantee.

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