The very physical attributes that make them unique are also the source of many Dachshund back problems. Like other long-bodied dogs, Dachshunds face injury from jumping, excessive stair-climbing and other high-impact activities. Careless breeding of dogs without health screenings also results in higher rates of genetic diseases passed down to puppies. And an increasing number of dogs (and cats) are overweight in America today, a condition that puts special strain on a Dashchund's long back.
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