Dachshund Health

While there is no guarantee that a Dachshund will be free from all genetic issues selective, controlled breeding with dogs that are not only themselves free from an issue but their grandparents, etc. are also known (as far back as possible or on as many dogs as possible) to be free from issues will help insure the probability of good health. There are some issues that cannot be pre-tested for such as IVDD, Epilepsy, Crohn's, and Cushing's Disease, to name a few.  Dachshunds can be susceptible to various diseases a few of them are listed here.

Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) is a major neurologic problem affecting both canines and humans. For more information on IVDD please click here.

Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. These seizures are transient signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal, excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.  For more information on canine epilepsy please click here.

Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disease, which can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. For more information about Crohn's disease please click here.

Cushing's Disease is a common condition in older dogs, often mistaken for the aging process itself. For more information on Cushing's disease please click here.

Thyroid Deficiency For more information about thyroid deficiency please click here.

Progressive retinal atrophy, or PRA as it is frequently termed, is a long recognized, hereditary, blinding disorder. For more information on progressive retinal atrophy please click here.

Bloat is a serious, life threatening condition most people commonly link to large breeds, however, all breeds with deep chests are prone to bloat.  For more information on bloat click here.