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“The Rare Dachshund Dilemmas: Health Conditions You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (But My Wiener Dog Sure Has)” By Mabel “Two Hips, No Filter” Thompson, Retired, Opinionated, and Slightly Obsessed with Dachshunds (Dachshund at the veterinarian) If you’ve ever met a dachshund, you know they’ve got the confidence of a lion, the sass of a drag queen, and the spinal cord of a Jenga tower. I’ve had dachshunds for over 40 years—yes, that’s four decades of long boys and short legs—and I’ve seen just about every ailment that can afflict a dog shaped like a sausage. But today, dear reader, I’m not here to talk about the  common  stuff. We all know about Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), the bad backs, the occasional drama over a missed meal (okay, that might just be mine). No, today I’m giving you the lowdown on the  rarest health conditions  that our beloved doxies can face. So grab a cup of tea (or wine, no judgment), and let this retired lady walk you through the weird, the...

(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 ...