Over the years, I've probably received 100 messages and emails from people whose Dachshunds are experiencing back problems, neck problems, and trouble walking. Although I've written several articles on the topic, I haven't yet written one that specifically addresses the urgent time right after you discover that your Dachshund's back legs are paralyzed, their front| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
UPDATE: June 19, 2022 So you found out your dog has Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). At a minimum, you and your dog endured 6 weeks of crate rest. There were sad eyes, guilt, whining, patience, and frustration involved. Some of your dogs needed surgery too. Your dog may or may not have recovered to normal,| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
Because you won’t be sure your Dachshund has the disease until an injury occurs, the best thing you can do is commit the warning signs of a Dachshund back injury to memory and get your dog treatment right away if you see them.| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
The Dachshund dog was selectively bred for hunting, which required certain traits and characteristics. Although Dachshunds are not typically used for hunting anymore, at least not in the United States, people around the world have fallen in love with this quirky breed with a unique look and keep them as companions. While their living environment| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
I didn't always know a lot about back problems in Dachshunds. I was still pretty clueless even after owning my first Dachshund Chester for 8 years. It wasn't until I adopted my second Dachshund Gretel in 2010, and started this blog, that I really started researching and learning as much as I could about the| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
Ask if Dachshunds can use stairs, or post a picture of your Dachshund using them, in any breed-specific forum and 95% of the people will scream, “NO!” The belief perpetuated on the internet is that stairs are bad for Dachshunds and using them will cause a back injury and IVDD. However, although the difference between| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
