Ibizan Hounds are athletic sighthounds with a strong prey/chase instinct and notable escape ability, so fast motion, small animals, squeakers, or open doors can trigger bolting or intense focus; they’re typically affectionate with family but can be reserved with unfamiliar people and may ignore cues when aroused by a chase. In busy lobbies they do best with quiet, low‑key greetings and swift rooming; ask owners to keep them leashed and secured on arrival and to wait in the car if the lobby is active with small pets. If the dog appears highly stressed or starts fixating on stimuli, move them to a calm space promptly. If collapse, extreme respiratory effort, or panic that cannot be de-escalated occurs, alert the medical team immediately.
Front desk script: Welcome—Ibizan Hounds can be flight‑prone around small pets or quick movement. Would you prefer to wait in your car until a room is ready, and can you keep a snug leash/harness on at all times? They often do best with a quiet room and minimal greeting—let us know any handling preferences. If your dog is struggling to breathe, collapses, or is panicking and can’t settle, please tell us immediately so we can bring you straight back.
Ibizan Hounds are generally healthy sighthounds but have recognized breed‑linked risks: congenital deafness (hearing screening via BAER is commonly recommended), inherited eye disease (e.g., cataracts/PRA/glaucoma; annual ophthalmologist exams are advised), hip dysplasia, and autoimmune thyroiditis/hypothyroidism (periodic thyroid screening). As deep‑chested dogs, they can develop life‑threatening bloat/GDV—watch for non‑productive retching, a tight swollen belly, restlessness, drooling, weakness, or collapse; treat these signs as an emergency and seek immediate veterinary care. Like other sighthounds, they may be more sensitive to some anesthetic drugs, so alert the care team before any sedation or surgery.
Front desk script: Just so you’re aware, Ibizan Hounds have a few breed‑linked risks we routinely monitor: hearing (deafness), eyes, hips, and thyroid. The AKC parent club recommends hip, eye, thyroid, and BAER hearing screenings; we can note these for future wellness visits. Because they’re deep‑chested, sudden unproductive retching, a swollen belly, or collapse could indicate bloat—go to the nearest emergency hospital immediately and call us on the way. Please also tell us before any sedation or surgery, as sighthounds can be more sensitive to certain anesthetics.
Ibizan Hounds are athletic sighthounds that need daily vigorous exercise and secure management—keep them leashed or in a well-fenced yard (about 6 ft) due to strong prey drive and jumping ability; their smooth or wire coat is low-maintenance, but routine ear/nail care helps. Breed clubs and veterinary sources note screening for hips, eyes, thyroid, and hearing; overall they’re healthy but can be prone to issues like hip dysplasia, genetic eye disease, thyroid disease, and occasional deafness. Know emergency red flags of bloat (swollen/tight belly, unproductive retching, restlessness, collapse)—go to an emergency vet immediately if these appear.
Front desk script: They’re active sighthounds—plan on daily exercise and keep them leashed or in a secure 6‑ft fenced area since they can jump and will chase wildlife. Coats are low‑maintenance; we commonly monitor hips, eyes, thyroid, and hearing at routine visits. If you ever see a tight, swollen belly with repeated unproductive retching or sudden collapse, that’s an emergency—please head to the ER now and we can guide you to the nearest hospital.
Ibizan Hounds often prompt front-desk calls for red-flag GI signs of possible bloat/GDV (deep‑chested dogs are at higher risk)—owners report unproductive retching, a tight or rapidly enlarging abdomen, restlessness, drooling, or collapse; field-run ear/nose/paw issues from grass awns/foxtails (head shaking, pawing at an ear, sneezing); sudden lameness or soreness after sprinting, jumping, lure coursing, or agility (soft‑tissue/shoulder or iliopsoas strains are common in canine athletes); and pre‑procedure questions about sedation/anesthesia because sighthounds have unique anesthetic considerations. Expect seasonal spikes after dry‑grass outings and weekend sports.
Front desk script: If the owner reports unproductive retching, a swollen/tight abdomen, collapse, or severe worsening pain, advise: “This is an emergency—please proceed to the nearest 24/7 ER immediately; we can call ahead to coordinate.” For head shaking after field runs or sudden lameness after jumping/sprinting, offer a same‑day exam and note recent activity/exposures on the appointment. For medication or procedure questions, flag the chart as a sighthound and connect the client with the medical team for anesthetic guidance.
Ibizan Hounds have two natural, untrimmed coat types—smooth and wire—both hard‑textured and generally low‑maintenance: plan for weekly brushing, occasional baths, and routine ear and nail checks to set realistic grooming intervals. Smooth coats shed lightly; wire coats may shed a bit more and should be left untrimmed for show per the breed standard—confirm owner goals and, if desired, refer to a groomer familiar with sighthound wire coats. Advise same‑day veterinary evaluation for persistent head‑shaking, ear redness/odor/discharge, painful ear swelling, or rapidly worsening itch/raw skin; if facial swelling, hives, or breathing trouble occur, direct the owner to emergency care immediately.
Front desk script: To set expectations, does your Ibizan have a smooth or wire coat? Most do well with a weekly brush, occasional bath, and regular ear/nail checks; if you plan to show or prefer the natural look, we’ll note ‘no trimming’ and can refer you to a groomer experienced with this breed. Please call us the same day for head‑shaking, red or smelly ears, or rapidly worsening itching/sores. Facial swelling or trouble breathing is an emergency—go to the nearest ER immediately.
Ibizan Hounds are deep‑chested sighthounds; during intake, screen aggressively for bloat/GDV red flags (unproductive retching, tense or swollen abdomen, restlessness, excessive drooling, pale gums, weakness/collapse)—if present, instruct the client to proceed to the nearest emergency hospital immediately and offer to call ahead. For non‑emergent calls, route sudden lameness after running/lure coursing, acute eye squinting/cloudiness, or new hearing concerns to a same‑day sick exam; routine wellness can note breed‑club screening topics (hips, thyroid, eyes, hearing) for the DVM to address. If scheduling any sedation/anesthesia, flag “sighthound—anesthetic plan” for the medical team (these breeds have documented anesthetic idiosyncrasies) and confirm any clinic pre‑op instructions. Avoid giving medical advice; focus on rapid routing and clear escalation.
Front desk script: Because Ibizan Hounds are deep‑chested, if you’re seeing unproductive retching, a tight or swollen belly, restlessness, pale gums, or collapse, this may be a life‑threatening emergency—please head to the nearest emergency hospital now; I can call ahead for you. For limping after a run, sudden eye changes, or new hearing concerns, I can book a same‑day sick exam. If we’re planning a procedure with anesthesia, I’ll note ‘sighthound—anesthetic plan’ for the doctor and review pre‑op instructions with you.
Puppy: schedule a series of visits every 3–4 weeks from ~6–16 weeks for core preventive care and owner education; for this breed, confirm/offer BAER hearing screening and an initial eye exam per parent‑club testing norms. Adult: book wellness every 6–12 months; note Ibizan‑specific screening items when appropriate (hips, thyroid panel, annual ophthalmologist exam; BAER if not previously documented) and capture lifestyle details (secure fencing, high exercise needs). Senior: once in the last ~25% of their 11–14‑year lifespan (about age 8–10+), shift to twice‑yearly checkups with screening labs and mobility/vision/hearing check‑ins; anticipate more questions about activity adjustments and comfort. Escalate immediately if owners report unproductive retching with a tight, rapidly enlarging abdomen, collapse, or severe breathing trouble—advise ER now, no waiting.
Front desk script: For an Ibizan Hound puppy, we’ll set up vaccine/wellness visits every 3–4 weeks through about 16 weeks and can arrange the recommended BAER hearing test and an eye exam. For adults, we schedule wellness every 6–12 months and note breed screening items (hips, thyroid, annual ophthalmologist exam). When your dog reaches the senior stage—around 8–10 years—we’ll move to checkups every 6 months with screening labs. If you ever see non‑productive retching with a swollen, tight belly or sudden collapse, this is an emergency—please go to the ER immediately; call us on the way and we’ll alert them.
Ibizan Hounds are athletic, agile sighthounds that may be reserved with strangers and can bolt if startled—invite owners to use a secure, non‑retractable leash and offer a quieter seating area to reduce stress; normalize that a lean, rib‑defined look can be typical for sighthounds and let owners know the veterinarian will assess body condition and consider sighthound‑specific normals during exams or any sedation discussions; set clear triage expectations: unproductive retching, a tight or swollen belly, restlessness/pacing, pale gums, or weakness/collapse can indicate life‑threatening bloat (GDV)—advise immediate ER care and to call us on the way.
Front desk script: “Thanks for bringing your Ibizan Hound—these athletic sighthounds can be a bit reserved in new spaces; please keep them on a secure, non‑retractable leash and we’re happy to seat you somewhere quieter.” “They’re naturally lean; it’s common to see a defined waist or some ribs—our doctor will check body condition and factor in sighthound‑specific normals.” “If you ever see unproductive retching, a tight/bloated belly, pale gums, or sudden collapse, go to the nearest 24/7 ER immediately and call us on the way—this can be an emergency called GDV/bloat.”
For Ibizan Hounds, set reminders for: annual OFA-CAER eye screening; BAER hearing testing for puppies (≥5 weeks); periodic thyroid screening beginning at ≥2 years; and hip evaluations per AKC parent-club guidance. Always flag this breed as a sighthound in the chart before any sedation/anesthesia so the DVM can plan appropriately. As a deep‑chested breed, educate owners on bloat/GDV warning signs—non‑productive retching, a distended/tense abdomen, restlessness, collapse, or excessive drooling—and if noted, direct them to the nearest emergency hospital immediately.
Front desk script: For Ibizan Hounds, we schedule yearly eye screenings and a baseline thyroid check starting around age 2; for puppies, we can arrange a BAER hearing test after 5 weeks. We’ll also note their sighthound status before any procedure so the doctor can tailor anesthesia. Because deep‑chested dogs can be at risk for bloat, if you ever see unproductive retching or a swollen, painful belly, please head to the nearest ER now and call us on the way.
Athletic, sensitive sighthound—usually polite but reserved with unfamiliar people; keep greetings calm and brief. Strong chase instinct and escape ability: use a secure leash/slip lead and move them to a quiet room; avoid close lobby contact with cats or small pets. Note for scheduling: flag as a sighthound if sedation/anesthesia is planned so the medical team can tailor protocols. As a deep‑chested breed, front desk should stay alert for possible bloat (GDV) red flags—non‑productive retching, sudden abdominal distension, excessive drooling, restlessness/collapse—and direct to emergency care immediately.
Front desk script: Welcome! Ibizan Hounds can be a bit reserved, so we’ll keep things calm and get you into a quiet room. We’ll keep a secure leash on due to their strong chase instinct—please let us handle doorways. If you ever see retching without vomit, a suddenly swollen belly, heavy drooling, or sudden restlessness/collapse, tell us right away or go to the nearest ER—those are emergencies. If today’s visit may involve sedation or any future procedure, I’ll note that your dog is a sighthound so our doctors can plan anesthesia appropriately.
Ibizan Hounds are athletic sighthounds with a strong chase/prey drive; they are not reliably cat- or small‑pet–safe and are accomplished jumpers, so confirm secure containment (plan for 6+ ft fencing), leash control, double‑door/anti‑dart protocols, and current ID/microchip at intake. Expect transitional stress after placement; provide structured exercise and supervised introductions. Because they are deep‑chested sighthounds, brief staff and adopters on red‑flag signs of bloat/GDV—sudden non‑productive retching, a tight/distended abdomen, marked restlessness, weakness/collapse—and direct immediate ER care if seen. Note that a lean look is normal for this breed; use body‑condition scoring rather than weight alone. Flag the medical record “sighthound—anesthesia considerations” so clinicians can plan appropriately.
Front desk script: This breed is a high‑drive sighthound and a skilled jumper, so please keep them leashed and use a secure, tall fence; some are not safe with cats or small pets. If you ever see unproductive retching, a tight or rapidly enlarging belly, sudden restlessness, or collapse, go to an emergency vet immediately and call us on the way. We’ll verify microchip/ID today and add a “sighthound—anesthesia considerations” note to the chart for our medical team.
Independent sighthound; typically sweet with people and other dogs but reserved with strangers, strongly chase‑motivated, and able to jump high from a standstill. At check‑in, greet calmly and avoid crowding; confirm a secure, well‑fitted leash/collar before weighing or moving through doors. Seat in a quieter area away from cats/small pets and exterior exits; use a short leash (no retractables) and extra door awareness due to bolting/jumping risk. For handoff, note: “strong chase instinct; may ignore cues when aroused; benefits from gentle, low‑stress handling and brief, reward‑based coaxing.” If the dog fixates on small animals or repeatedly attempts to escape, notify the clinical team immediately to room the patient.
Front desk script: Hi [Pet Name] is an Ibizan Hound, so we’ll keep things quiet and give them a little space. Please keep [Pet Name] on a secure, short leash and stay close; we’ll seat you away from cats and small pets and away from doors. We’ll guide [Pet Name] onto the scale with a treat and avoid overhead reaching. If they start fixating on small animals or try to bolt, please tell us right away so we can move you into an exam room immediately.
Ibizan Hounds are deep‑chested sighthounds; escalate immediately if the caller reports suspected bloat/GDV (non‑productive retching, tight/distended abdomen, restlessness, pale gums, weakness/collapse), any breathing distress (open‑mouth/rapid or labored breathing, blue/white gums), heat‑related collapse after exercise or hot weather, acute eye emergencies (sudden cloudiness, bulging eye, squinting/pain, or sudden vision loss), seizures lasting >5 minutes, repeated seizures, or failure to return to normal, any known/suspected toxin ingestion (e.g., human meds, chocolate/xylitol, grapes/raisins, rodenticide), significant trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or sudden profound lethargy/weak pulse. If any of these are present, instruct the client to proceed to an emergency hospital now and call ahead to alert the team.
Front desk script: Based on what you’ve described, this could be an emergency for an Ibizan Hound. Please proceed to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital now—I can call ahead to let them know you’re coming. If there is non-productive retching with a tight belly, breathing trouble, a seizure over five minutes (or multiple), a bulging/cloudy eye, or suspected toxin exposure, do not wait. If signs are mild and you’re unsure, we can arrange a same‑day evaluation, but any worsening or the red flags above require immediate ER care.