Did you know that 1 in 4 Dachshunds are affected by back problems in varying degrees during their lifetime? Maggie of 2 Silly Sausages is an IVDD survivor and required urgent surgery for a grade 5 rupture in September 2018; the great news is she is now living a happy new normal.
We urge you to take some time to understand about IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) and visit the Dachshund IVDD Support Australia website. Here you will find comprehensive awareness and educational information and also learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of a potential episode. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
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We were also told beagles can suffer from this too – apparently they’re a fairly long bodied dog. Hasn’t been an issue for our guy yet luckily – he’s turning 2 years old soon.
Yes, it’s a disease common in many long bodied short legged dogs. Keep him fit and a good weight, beagles are amazing hounds 🐶