Get to know the Dachshund
Dachshund back problems
A dachshunds body shape and early bone formation makes the breed more susceptible to developing back problem.
Symptoms Associated with Back Problems in Dachshunds
- Arched Back or Lying in a Fetal Position (from pain)
- Crying when Lifted or Changing Positions
- Trouble with Balance
- Weakness in the Rear Legs
- Decreased Appetite or Vomiting (from pain)
- Decreased Activity
- Lethargy
- Unwillingness to Climb Stairs
- Paralysis