The Dachshund is a big dog trapped in a little dog’s body. They are hearty, happy, stubborn, and loyal to a fault. It is no wonder the Dachshund is …
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The Dachshund is a big dog trapped in a little dog’s body. They are hearty, happy, stubborn, and loyal to a fault. It is no wonder the Dachshund is …
Top 22+ Common Diseases in Dachshunds: Symptoms, Treatments, and PreventionRead More
What is a Seizure? A seizure is defined as “a physical manifestation resulting from abnormal electrical discharges in the brain.” What this means is …
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Has your Dachshund just been diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)? You may be now looking for information on what this disease is and …
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Dachshunds are very amazing and beautiful animals. They are fun to look at, have great personalities and they are loyal to their owners. The problem …
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Do you own a Dachshund dog, and you don’t understand what is going on with its legs? Does it seem like your dog's back legs are not working or is your …
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Dachshunds and other dogs are known to have puppy breath, and this is nothing that should be too concerning but when your dog has bad breath that …
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Dachshunds are cute with their sausage-like bodies and their floppy ears but even though they are friendly and full of positive characteristics, some …
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Dachshunds are unique in their body structure because of their short legs and long bodies. This general skeleton structure can cause health concerns …
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While some breeds, such as the Pomeranian, are more prone to vomiting, the Dachshund generally does not vomit over the slightest environmental or diet …
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The dachshund anal glands (also called anal sacs) are two glands secreting an unpleasant fluid through tiny ducts opening into the anus. This fluid is …
Dogs are commonly exposed to worms and possible infestation—even in urban areas. Microscopic eggs produced by intestinal worms are passed in an …
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms living in the arteries of the lungs and in the right side of …
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Heart murmurs are found in both young and older dogs. Usually, heart murmurs in young dogs are congenital whereas heart murmurs in older dogs are …
Diarrhea (loose or watery stools) is not a disease in itself, but simply a very obvious symptom that something is not quite right with the intestinal …
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Strikingly similar to Alzheimer's Disease that affects humans, Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome affects the brain of elderly dogs, causing …
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Blood in the stool can be from various causes. It is important to identify the color of the blood. Bright red blood in the feces is hematochezia. This …
Unfortunately, dogs are attracted to the smell and taste of antifreeze which is used in car radiators and car windscreen washes. They will often lick …
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What are Acanthosis Nigricans? While the name sounds scary, the disorder itself is actually quite bening. Acanthosis Nigricans is a hyperpigmentation …
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Arthritis doesn’t discriminate. It affects not only people of all ages -- including children -- but also strikes our little short-legged friends, too. …