Dachshund
HundKleinGewicht 4–12 kgLebenserwartung 12–16 J.
The long back and short legs make the Dachshund the #1 breed for intervertebral disc disease — about 1 in 4 will have a disc episode. The survival rules: stay lean, never jump.
Wesen: Bold and stubborn, scent-driven, loves burrowing
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
Hoch
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
The breed's #1 risk — hind weakness has a 24-hour surgery window
Hoch
Obesity
Directly loads the spine
Häufig
Periodontal disease
Small mouth, crowded teeth — start early
Beobachten
Epilepsy
Familial tendency
Beobachten
Progressive retinal atrophy
Watch for night blindness
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1Weight (monthly)
- #2Neurologic exam immediately for any hind-limb change
- #3Dental check (annual)
🍚 Ernährung
Lifelong lean weight; treats strictly limited.
🛁 Tagespflege
Ramps at home; lift flat and level, supporting the back; no sofa or bed jumps.
🔗 Verknüpfte Symptomseiten
Hind-limb weakness / slippingHind-limb paralysis / draggingDrinking noticeably moreUrinating noticeably more
Die Tags führen zu den jeweils charakteristischsten Symptomseiten der Krankheit
Es geht ihm/ihr nicht gut? Dringlichkeit in 5 schnellen Schritten einschätzen
Symptom-Check starten →