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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Top 13 Most Common Health Problems in Dachshunds: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments/Prevention
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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Vomiting in Dachshunds: Possible Causes, Treatments, and Preventatives
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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Dachshund Worms: Symptoms and Treatments
Dogs are commonly exposed to worms and possible infestation—even in urban areas. Microscopic eggs produced by intestinal worms are passed in an …
Heartworms in dogs: Symptoms – Treatment – Prevention
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 in Dogs
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 In Dachshunds: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatments
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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Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome and Treatment
Strikingly similar to Alzheimer's Disease that affects humans, Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome affects the brain of elderly dogs, causing …
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Bloody Stool in Dachshunds – Why and What to do?
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 …
Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment
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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Acanthosis Nigricans in Dachshunds: Causes, Treatments
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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