Tag: dachshund IVDD
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Your Dog Might Not Be Just ‘Chubby,’ But Obese: How to Check Obesity Levels at Home
1. Pet obesity is caused by a complex interaction of excessive calorie intake, hormonal changes due to spaying/neutering and aging, and genetic factors. 2. To accurately assess a pet’s body condition, utilize the Body Condition Score (BCS) and the “Rib Palpation Method” (feeling the ribs with your hands) rather than relying solely on the scale.…
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This Daily Habit Can Ruin Your Dog’s Kneecaps: The Truth About Sofa Jumping and How to Prevent It
1. The impact your dog’s knee joints absorb when jumping off a sofa or bed reaches up to 5 times their body weight, which is the core cause of patellar luxation. 2. For small dogs with genetically shallow trochlear grooves (Pomeranians, Maltese, etc.) and Dachshunds vulnerable to spinal shock, furniture taller than 30cm is especially…