Alert, athletic sighthounds with a strong chase/prey drive, Pharaoh Hounds may fixate on and try to bolt toward small animals or fast movement (cats, rabbits, squeaky toys, wildlife outside windows). Typically friendly after introductions but independent and vocal, they can become overstimulated in busy, noisy lobbies; quiet placement away from small pets and high foot traffic helps. Many will “blush” (ears/nose turn pink) when excited—this is a normal breed trait and not a sign of distress. Use secure entries, minimize restraint, and allow owner presence when possible. If the pet is panicking, actively trying to escape, or shows collapse or heat distress, alert the medical team immediately and treat as emergency triage.
Front desk script: This breed often has a strong chase instinct. Would you like us to seat you away from cats or small pets and keep doors secured? Does your dog do best in a quieter space with you present during handling? If your dog starts to panic or tries to bolt, we’ll notify the medical team right away.
Pharaoh Hounds are generally robust, but front-desk watch-outs include orthopedic issues (hip/elbow dysplasia, luxating patellas), inherited eye disease such as progressive retinal atrophy that may first show as night-vision changes, and occasional thyroid disease—reflected in national breed guidance recommending hip, patella, eye, and thyroid screening. As a deep‑chested hound, they can also develop life‑threatening bloat (gastric dilatation–volvulus, GDV); red flags are sudden non‑productive retching, a rapidly enlarging/tight belly, restlessness, pale gums, or collapse—treat as an emergency and direct to an ER immediately. Report new lumps or sudden weakness promptly, as some cancers have been reported in the breed.
Front desk script: Pharaoh Hounds are usually healthy, but we keep an eye on joints (hips/elbows/knees), eyesight changes—especially night vision—and thyroid concerns. If you ever see your dog retching without bringing anything up, with a tight swollen belly, acting very restless, or collapsing, please tell us immediately—this can be an emergency called bloat and needs immediate care. Also let us know about any new lumps, limping, or vision changes so we can book an exam.
Pharaoh Hounds are medium sighthounds (about 45–55 lb, 21–25 in) that are friendly, fast, and very prey‑driven—keep them leashed or in a secure, fenced area. They need daily vigorous exercise and mental play. Grooming is low‑maintenance (short coat; weekly brushing, routine nail/ear care). Lifespan averages 12–14 years; plan regular wellness visits and ask about breed‑appropriate screening. Be aware that deep‑chested dogs can develop life‑threatening bloat (GDV)—if you see repeated unproductive retching, a tight/swollen belly, sudden restlessness, collapse, or pale gums, seek emergency care immediately.
Front desk script: They’re athletic, affectionate sighthounds that need daily exercise and a secure leash or fenced yard because they love to chase. Their short coat is easy—weekly brushing plus routine nail and ear care. We’ll schedule regular wellness checks and discuss any breed‑appropriate screening. If you ever see signs of bloat—trying to vomit with nothing coming up, a tight swollen belly, sudden restlessness, or collapse—go to the emergency vet right away.
Pharaoh Hounds are high‑energy sighthounds that commonly trigger front‑desk contacts for post‑exercise limping or bleeding from torn pads/nails, eye squinting or redness after brush runs, questions about anesthesia/sedation for dentals or procedures (sighthound sensitivities), routine preventive care (vaccines, parasite preventives, refills), and paperwork for sports/boarding. Because they are deep‑chested, callers worried about “bloat” (unproductive retching, restlessness, tight or enlarging abdomen) should be triaged as an emergency. Same‑day attention is also prudent for any eye pain (squinting, pawing, cloudiness) or significant footpad injuries with persistent bleeding.
Front desk script: Thanks for calling—let me ask a few quick triage questions. If you’re seeing unproductive retching with a tight or swollen belly, that is an emergency; please proceed to the nearest 24/7 ER now and I can call ahead. For eye squinting/redness after a run or a pad/nail injury with ongoing bleeding, we recommend a same‑day visit; I can schedule the soonest slot. If this is about an upcoming procedure, I’ll note that Pharaoh Hounds are sighthounds and will route your anesthesia questions to the medical team before scheduling.
Pharaoh Hounds have a short, smooth, low-odor coat that sheds lightly year‑round; a quick weekly brush with a hound glove and occasional bath is typically all that’s needed, with nail trims and ear checks scheduled as routine nurse/tech visits. Their thin, single coat offers little insulation—advise owners to bring a jacket in cold weather—and minimal UV protection, so discuss sun exposure for light/short‑coated dogs. Some individuals can be sensitive to certain chemicals/shampoos; note any recent product changes when booking. Escalate immediately if owners report sudden hives, facial/muzzle swelling, or breathing difficulty after bathing or product use.
Front desk script: This breed’s coat is very low‑maintenance—usually just a weekly brush and baths as needed. We’re happy to book quick tech appointments for nail trims and ear cleaning. If it’s very cold, please have your Pharaoh Hound arrive in a jacket; if you’re using new shampoos or flea products, let us know. If you ever notice sudden hives, puffy face, or trouble breathing after a bath or product, go to an emergency vet right away.
Pharaoh Hounds are deep‑chested sighthounds, so during intake ask specifically about acute GI signs (non‑productive retching, tight/bloated abdomen, excessive drooling, restlessness, pale gums, weakness/collapse) and, if present, route immediately to emergency care due to GDV risk in deep‑chested dogs; otherwise book routinely for wellness/skin/orthopedic concerns, consider same‑day for sudden eye redness/squinting or vision change, and note the breed in the chart for anesthesia planning (sighthounds can have anesthetic idiosyncrasies); document any prior anesthesia/sedation history and complications, and request outside records (e.g., eye/hip screening or breeder genetic testing) for the medical team.
Front desk script: Thanks for calling about your Pharaoh Hound. I need to quickly screen for emergencies: is your dog trying to vomit without bringing anything up, does the belly feel tight or look swollen, is there excessive drooling, unusual restlessness, weakness, or collapse? If yes, this can be life‑threatening in deep‑chested breeds—this is an emergency; please go to the nearest 24/7 veterinary ER now and call us on the way so we can notify them. Otherwise, I’ll get you scheduled appropriately; has your dog had anesthesia or sedation before, and were there any issues? I’ll note the breed for the veterinary team and request any prior eye/hip records.
Puppy (to ~12–18 months): book wellness visits every 3–4 weeks for vaccine series and fecal checks, discuss microchipping, spay/neuter timing, safe socialization, and baseline joint/eye screening questions (breed can face hip/elbow/patellar issues and inherited PRA). Adult (1–7 years): schedule at least annual preventive exams with year‑round parasite prevention and dental planning; this athletic sighthound benefits from counseling on secure fencing/leash use and flagging any planned sedation/anesthesia so the vet can tailor protocols. Senior (~8+ years): plan checkups about every 6 months with mobility/weight and dental/lump check‑ins, and ask about age‑appropriate screening per the veterinarian; note thin coat/cold sensitivity when scheduling. Urgent escalation: if an owner reports signs suggestive of bloat—non‑productive retching, a tight or swollen/painful abdomen, restlessness, pale gums, weakness/collapse—advise immediate transfer to the nearest emergency hospital.
Front desk script: For Pharaoh Hound puppies, we’ll set up a series of wellness/vaccine appointments and talk through microchipping and spay/neuter timing. For adults, we book annual preventive exams and will note this sighthound for any procedure that may need sedation or anesthesia so the doctor can plan appropriately. For seniors, we recommend checkups about every 6 months. If you ever see unproductive retching with a tight or swollen belly, please go straight to the nearest emergency hospital now.
Pharaoh Hounds are fast, sight-driven, and easily stimulated; at check-in, ask owners to keep a secure leash/harness on and skip lobby meet-and-greets—especially with cats or small pets—so you can room them quickly. Normalize their lean, athletic look without commenting on weight; let clients know the doctor will assess body condition. Use calm, low-key greetings and confirm any noise or handling sensitivities and prior slip-outs so staff can double-check equipment and doors. As a deep-chested sighthound, owners should know red-flag bloat signs—sudden tight/swollen belly, repeated retching without anything coming up, restlessness/drooling, weakness or collapse—and be given clear emergency instructions.
Front desk script: “Thanks for bringing [Name]; Pharaoh Hounds have a strong chase instinct, so please keep [him/her] on a secure leash and we’ll take you straight to a room to avoid lobby greetings. Are there any noises or handling areas that stress [Name] so we can help them settle?” “If you ever see a tight, swollen belly, repeated attempts to vomit with nothing coming up, or sudden weakness/collapse, that’s an emergency—go to the nearest ER immediately and call us on the way.”
Pharaoh Hounds are deep‑chested sighthounds—flag their chart for sighthound anesthesia planning (book a pre‑anesthetic exam and screening labs before any sedation/dental/surgery), note that sighthounds often show naturally low T4 so thyroid results should be interpreted with breed‑appropriate ranges, and educate owners on bloat (GDV) red flags. If the owner reports sudden non‑productive retching, a tight/bloated or painful abdomen, restlessness, drooling, weakness, or collapse, direct them to the nearest ER immediately. For wellness visits, offer to schedule a brief GDV‑risk discussion (e.g., at spay/neuter consult) and ensure any outside thyroid labs are routed to the DVM for review.
Front desk script: I’ll note ‘sighthound’ on the chart—before any procedure with sedation, we schedule a pre‑anesthetic exam and labs so the doctor can tailor the safest plan. For thyroid checks, this breed can have low T4 normally; our vet will interpret results using sighthound ranges. If you ever see sudden retching with nothing coming up, a swollen or painful belly, or restlessness, that can be bloat—please go to the nearest emergency hospital now and call us on the way so we can coordinate.
Pharaoh Hounds are sensitive, people‑friendly sighthounds with a strong chase drive and tendency to vocalize; they’re usually affectionate but can be independent and easily overstimulated in busy lobbies. Front‑office priorities: strict escape prevention (arrive/leash check at door, slip lead backup, double‑door awareness, move to exam room promptly), low‑stress handling (quiet approach, minimal restraint, high‑value rewards, non‑slip mats), and separation from small pets they might view as prey. Flag for the medical team that this is a sighthound (note possible breed‑group considerations with sedation/anesthesia). Escalate immediately if staff or owner report unproductive retching, a tight/bloated abdomen, collapse, or sudden extreme restlessness—treat as an emergency while notifying the clinician.
Front desk script: “Pharaoh Hounds are gentle but quick and chase‑prone, so we’ll keep him on a secure lead and head straight to a room. We’ll keep handling light and use treats—please tell us if he’s ever had sedation or anesthesia, since sighthounds can have special considerations. If you ever notice gagging without producing vomit or a swollen, tight belly, tell us right away—that’s an emergency.”
Pharaoh Hounds are athletic sighthounds with a strong prey drive and sprinting speed—use secure handling at intake (martingale or well‑fitted harness) and advise adopters to keep them leashed and in secure, 6‑ft fenced areas; they can be vocal and may stress in noisy kennels. For post‑adoption planning, note breed‑associated issues reported in veterinary references (hip/elbow dysplasia, patellar luxation, and inherited eye disease such as PRA) and encourage a routine baseline exam and microchip verification. Clearly flag the record for sighthound anesthesia considerations so the medical team is aware before any sedation or procedures (thermoregulation and drug‑metabolism nuances are documented for sighthounds). Educate adopters on bloat (GDV) red flags—unproductive retching, a tight/swollen abdomen, restlessness, weakness/collapse—and instruct them to seek emergency care immediately if seen.
Front desk script: This breed is a sighthound with a strong chase instinct, so please keep them leashed and use secure, 6‑ft fencing at home. We’ll note sighthound anesthesia considerations on the chart for any future procedures and schedule a routine new‑pet exam to baseline joints and eyes. If you ever see unproductive retching with a tight, rapidly enlarging belly or sudden weakness, go to a 24/7 emergency hospital immediately. We’ll also confirm the microchip today.
Pharaoh Hounds are friendly, alert sighthounds with strong prey drive and a tendency to vocalize; they may be aloof with unfamiliar people but warm up with calm, low-stress handling. For check-in and waiting room flow: seat away from cats and small pets, use a secure non-retractable leash or clinic slip lead, and consider a quick move to a quiet room if aroused or barking escalates. During handoff, note they are chasers/flight risks—double-check door control and communicate “minimal, gentle restraint; approach calmly; allow brief sniffing time.” If the dog becomes frantic (repeated bolt attempts, self-injury risk) move to a room and alert the medical team; if there is collapse, or pale/blue gums with severe distress, notify the veterinarian immediately and treat as an emergency.
Front desk script: He’s a Pharaoh Hound—an alert sighthound with a strong chase instinct. We’ll seat you away from cats/small pets and keep him on a secure leash; if he seems anxious or very vocal, we’ll move you to a quiet room. Our team will greet him calmly and use gentle handling. If he becomes frantic or shows any severe distress, we’ll alert the medical team right away.
Pharaoh Hound (deep‑chested sighthound): escalate immediately for any of the following—non‑productive retching with a rapidly enlarging/firm belly, restlessness, weakness or collapse (possible GDV); any breathing distress (open‑mouth or labored/rapid breathing, blue/gray or very pale gums) or collapse; heat exposure followed by heavy panting, bright red or very pale/blue gums, drooling, vomiting/diarrhea, ataxia, or collapse; seizures lasting >5 minutes, multiple seizures within 24 hours, or failure to return to normal promptly; straining to urinate producing little/no urine or a painful, distended abdomen; suspected toxin exposure/ingestion; acute eye injury or sudden vision loss. If any of these are present, this is an emergency—direct the client to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital now.
Front desk script: Based on what you’re describing, this is an emergency for this breed. Please proceed to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital immediately; I can call ahead to alert the team. If a possible toxin is involved, you may also contact ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 while en route—do not delay going in.