The K9 Dog Dude - Dachshunds, Dog Training, Dog Food, Reviews and more!

(Bob’s best friend)   Hello, fellow lovers of long dogs and low standards for personal space! My name’s Bob (you can call me Big Bob, like my wife’s sisters do), and I am the proud, chubby, slightly creaky-kneed owner of  Sir Wigglebottom the Third —a seven-year-old dachshund with a royal attitude and the spinal integrity of a Jenga tower mid-game. Now, I’m no vet. Heck, I pull a hamstring putting on socks. But what I  do  have is years of hands-on, belly-scratching, treat-dispensing experience with this long-bodied legend of the dog world. So, if you’re a new dachshund owner, a seasoned wiener wrangler, or just curious about what can go wrong when your dog is shaped like a furry bratwurst, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive (carefully, no jumping!) into the  most common health problems in dachshunds , and how us humans can do a better job keeping these adorable little sausages healthy. 1. Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) – AKA: The "My Back!" Special IVDD ...