Dachshund
PerroPequeñoPeso 4–12 kgEsperanza 12–16 años
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.
Temperamento: Bold and stubborn, scent-driven, loves burrowing
🩺 Enfermedades frecuentes y riesgos
Alto
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
The breed's #1 risk — hind weakness has a 24-hour surgery window
Alto
Obesity
Directly loads the spine
Frecuente
Periodontal disease
Small mouth, crowded teeth — start early
Vigilar
Epilepsy
Familial tendency
Vigilar
Progressive retinal atrophy
Watch for night blindness
📋 Cribados recomendados y frecuencia
- #1Weight (monthly)
- #2Neurologic exam immediately for any hind-limb change
- #3Dental check (annual)
🍚 Nutrición
Lifelong lean weight; treats strictly limited.
🛁 Cuidados diarios
Ramps at home; lift flat and level, supporting the back; no sofa or bed jumps.
🔗 Páginas de síntomas relacionadas
Hind-limb weakness / slippingHind-limb paralysis / draggingDrinking noticeably moreUrinating noticeably more
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