Dachshund health

May 296 min read

Giardia....the parasite with fangs which is everywhere and often overlooked as an underlying contributor to behavioural issues amongst other things!

I won't do pictures for this one.....I really don't want to gross you out too much! I'll also try to keep this short, its not exactly...

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Let sleeping dogs lie! How much sleep do they need?

perfectlypolitedac

May 128 min read

Let sleeping dogs lie! How much sleep do they need?

Sleep is often taken for granted. We assume because they’ve slept through the night that they’ve had enough…..but have they? Like with...

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Can you re-toilet train a dog with IVDD?

perfectlypolitedac

Apr 285 min read

Can you re-toilet train a dog with IVDD?

Interestingly, when they become incontinent with IVDD, the idea they may regain continence seems impossible. There is no advice on this...

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Living with a dog with Pica (eating non food items)

perfectlypolitedac

Mar 2411 min read

Living with a dog with Pica (eating non food items)

I am reeling from the loss of my beautiful old girl Lyka on Friday. 13 years young, and it wasn’t old age that took her, or even...

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A tribute to Popi, living with a progressive chronic illness.

perfectlypolitedac

Mar 1310 min read

A tribute to Popi, living with a progressive chronic illness.

A sad read, but if it helps one person through their journey with their own warrior it has served its purpose. We overcame a lot in 2...

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This one is for the girls…..and maybe the boys!

perfectlypolitedac

Jan 1310 min read

This one is for the girls…..and maybe the boys!

As I sit here working desperately hard on procrastination all I can hear its tippy tappy tippy tappy. My brown short legged one is...

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Can chronic pain really cause behavioural issues?

perfectlypolitedac

Jan 912 min read

Can chronic pain really cause behavioural issues?

It certainly can, and at the least it can exacerbate them! Before we start, I want to say a HUGE thank you to those who have shared...

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The controversy of collar vs Harness and IVDD.

perfectlypolitedac

Jan 59 min read

The controversy of collar vs Harness and IVDD.

Its so confusing knowing what to do. Here's my thoughts. With the recent blog shared by Dachshund Health UK on the use of harnesses or...

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perfectlypolitedac

Jan 47 min read

Lets talk about bottoms.....

They do have the loveliest of rumps don’t they? But I’m not here to talk about those gawgus wiggly butts…..I want to talk about something...

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Seeing past the worries about IVDD and enjoying your dachshund.

perfectlypolitedac

Jan 39 min read

Seeing past the worries about IVDD and enjoying your dachshund.

Its great so many people are aware of IVDD, but its sad that so many are now missing out on so much because they are so worried. I hope...

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perfectlypolitedac

Aug 23, 202310 min read

Do dogs get Dementia?

Yes, sadly they do......here's some advice from those I've owned over the years. I’m sorry for this blogs length, but its an important...

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perfectlypolitedac

Jun 9, 20235 min read

Saying goodbye to an older friend

How we say thank-you, thank you for everything. Today, I had to say goodbye to our lovely Gucci. Gucci came into our lives when her...

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perfectlypolitedac

Jun 1, 20236 min read

LETS TALK NEUTERING!!

It's always a topic of worry and conversation which causes heated conversations about when or if to do it! Opinions vary strongly across...

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Farewell my darling boy Spesh. 02/03/2021-09/03/2023

perfectlypolitedac

Mar 11, 20238 min read

Farewell my darling boy Spesh. 02/03/2021-09/03/2023

A tribute to Spesh and hope my grief may help others who are also mourning the loss of a soul mate. I am obviously grieving the loss of...

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perfectlypolitedac

Mar 16, 20224 min read

Living with an IVDD dachshund or two!

As many of you know I have had a few Grade 5 dogs come to me for rehabilitation. Its easy to make judgements on a dogs quality of life...

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