Health Articles

Dachshund heat safety: how to protect your dog from summer heatstroke

Low to the ground, high risk in summer Dachshunds overheat faster than most dogs their size because of their body shape: short legs and a long body keep their belly and chest just inches from hot pavement, and their compact respiratory system has to work harder to...

Spaying and neutering a dachshund: timing, benefits, and spinal health

Most vets recommend waiting until your dachshund is at least 12 months old before spaying or neutering - and for females, some spinal health research supports waiting even longer. Dachshunds carry a lifelong risk of IVDD (intervertebral disc disease), and sex hormones...

Deworming a dachshund – how often and what to use? An owner’s guide

Your dachshund looks perfectly healthy. Eats well, runs to the door when you pick up the leash, and steals your spot on the couch the moment you stand up. And yet there's a decent chance they're carrying intestinal parasites right now - because that's how parasites...

Can dachshunds climb stairs? Spine facts and IVDD risk

Dachshunds should not climb stairs regularly - especially up. Repeated stair use puts direct pressure on the spine and significantly increases the risk of IVDD (intervertebral disc disease), which affects up to 25% of the breed. Puppies under 12 months and seniors...