A Peak into the life of a Dachshund with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
The Gazette’s Phil Carpenter discovers there are alternatives to putting down a disabled Dachshund. Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) can affect as many as 1 in 5 Dachshunds. Many owners of dogs affected by IVDD manage this condition and their dogs lead full and happy lives. Watch this short heart warming video and get a glimpse of a life with a disabled Dachshund.
Life stories: Fixing broken dogs, by Phil Carpenter
For more information about IVDD visit Dodger’s List, a website dedicated to dogs living with IVDD.
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Your video was very touching, I did not know that 1 out 5 Dachshunds have this disease. Wheelchair for dogs is a wonderful invention, it allows the dog to move around and have a quality of life.