If your Dachshund is fit, then it really doesn’t matter. It is important to teach them to walk without pulling ahead of you. The pulling and jerking puts added strain on their whole spines. Investing in good training sessions to learn to walk your dog on a...
Well, we all know how much our Dachshunds love to run around and jump on and off furnishings. Some of them, we are pretty sure, think they are actually mountain goats. But what this actually demonstrates to us, is that Dachshunds are active dogs who should be fit for...
Dogs with IVDD face a particular risk whenever they undergo anesthesia for procedures like dental work, x-rays, or scans. Since a diseased spine remains so, it’s crucial for your vet to take necessary precautions whenever your dog is anesthetised. When a dog is...
Surgery or Conservative Treatment: Which Path is Right for Your Dachshund? When faced with the challenge of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in dachshunds, choosing between surgery and conservative treatment is a significant decision. At Dachshund IVDD Support...
Did you know that the intervertebral discs sit between the vertebrae (bones) and act as shock absorbers? The vertebral spine is made up of 7 vertebrae in the cervical neck region, 13 in the middle thoracic section and another 7 in the lower lumbar back region. In...
