Sentences with phrase «problem in dachshunds»

Problems such as breathing in the Pug breed and Pekingese breed, spinal problems in the Dachshund breed, and Syringomyelia in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed.

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) represents a major problem in the Dachshund, with at a relative risk of IVDD 10 — 12 times higher than other breeds, and an estimated 19 — 24 % of Dachshunds showing clinical sig...

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Being confined to a crate is something that can incite a Dachshund to participate in destructive behavior, or to develop behavioral problems.

Many people choose to «Dog - Proof» their houses before bringing a Dachshund puppy home for the first time, in order to avoid any initial problems.

How this smart guy figured that advanced maneuver out is anyone's guess, but it proves that Dachshund dogs aren't just handsome and fun to watch, but that this breed is actually quite creative in its problem solving capabilities.

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is by far the most common health problem in UK Dachshunds: around 1 in 4 may be affected at some stage in their lives.

In order to prevent back problems, it's imperative that you don't let your Dachshund become overweight.

Dachshund health problems such as Mammary Tumors - are tumors found in both male and female, spaying before the 1st heat cycle or neutering at an early age will reduce the risk of these tumors by 98 %.

In this article, we will be going over the top 5 best dog foods for Dachshunds as well as other nutritional and health problems to look out for when trying new foods.

This is a frequent problem in dogs that are bred to have exceptionally short legs (like dachshunds).

I see the problem, most frequently in old dachshunds.

My very sensitive miniature dachshund really loves the taste and she's showing no problems with any ingredient; dogs weren't meant to eat all the strange ingredients in most dog foods and this one really keeps its promise!

Back problems in general are perhaps the most common health concern for the Miniature Dachshund.

Is the breeder well versed in the genetic health problems associated with Dachshunds, and is he / she able to explain those concerns to you?

Unfortunately for dogs, disc disease is quite a common problem — especially in smaller dogs such as miniature dachshunds and Shih Tzus.

Moreover, these cats were absolutely healthy and surprisingly had no back problems that are commonly found in short - legged dogs like Dachshund.

Most people associate this problem with the Dachshund breed, but IVDD can occur in many canine breeds and less frequently in cats.

The frequency of IVDD in certain breeds (especially Dachshunds), makes it even more important if one owns such a breed, to be ever vigilant to the warning signs of an impending problem and do one's best to keep that dog from doing any movements which tend to aggrevate the situation.

The Board of Directors of the Dachshund Club of America, Inc. («DCA») first addressed the growing problem of Dachshund racing at Greyhound tracks and in other commercial settings in 1995.

While the omega fatty acids are good for the skin and the coat of the dachshund, glucosamine is very much essential for the hips and joint's health, which is a common problem seen in dachshunds.

Some of the other health conditions that are common in Dachshunds include granulomatous meningoencephalitis, epilepsy, thyroid problems, autoimmune disorders, and allergies.

In addition to spinal problems, there are several other health conditions to which Dachshunds are prone.

Digging is a common problem in all dogs, dachshunds have a hunting and burrowing ancestry, so are naturally attracted to this behavior.

If your dog is in pain he may bite, some dachshunds have problems with back pain; also take care when touching an injured or ill dog.

Over 1 in 2 double merle dachshunds were found to have hearing related problems in a 2006 study (see sources below).

In addition, to reduce the chance of disc problems, it is important to make sure a dachshund does not do things that put additional stress on his back, like jumping off furniture or running down stairs.

Merle pattern can be linked to health problems in Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, Great Danes, and Dachshunds, including deafness and blindness.

Over feeding are common problems with the lovable dachshunds, they always seem to have room in their little tummies for some more.

Skin conditions and eye problems are also noted in the dachshund.