Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 6 years and 11 months old | 16 lbs
What health conditions are fatal to dachshunds that I should watch out for? Are there any? Are they prone to any deadly diseases? (example heart failure..)
1 Answer
Published on May 5th, 2019
Great question! Dachshunds are very prone to back problems, specifically intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). This can happen acutely or chronically. They can be prone to bloat due to their deep chest. They can also be prone to patella luxation, cataracts, glaucoma, progressive retinal atrophy, corneal dystrophy, obesity, and skin problems.
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