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This week on The Dr. Molly Says Podcast, we're diving deep into everything you need to know about Dachsunds!
We get into where Dachshunds came from, what they were originally bred to do (spoiler: they were literally bred to hunt badgers underground 😳), why they've become one of the most popular dog breeds in the country, and what makes them such a unique mix of hilarious, stubborn, loyal, opinionated little dogs.
But of course, we're not just talking about their personalities. We're also talking about the medical stuff every current or future Dachshund owner should know.
We get into:
Whether you already have a Dachshund, you're thinking about getting one, or you just love learning about dogs, this episode is your complete veterinarian's guide to one of the most iconic breeds out there.
LOVE YOU GUYS 💛
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome back + life updates
00:00:52 Building The Local Vet & rabbit medicine updates 🏥🐰
00:02:06 Meet the Dachshund: history, origins & why they're so popular
00:03:32 Standard vs. Miniature Dachshunds
00:04:22 Smooth, Long-Haired & Wire-Haired Dachshunds
00:06:08 Common Dachshund colors & the dangers of Double Dapple breeding
00:08:05 Dachshund personality: stubborn, loyal & VERY opinionated
00:10:22 Why Dachshunds love to bark, chase & ignore your commands 😅
00:12:03 The #1 health issue in Dachshunds: IVDD explained
00:14:42 Signs of IVDD & when it's an emergency
00:16:25 Preventing back problems: exercise, weight & muscle mass
00:18:15 Why every Dachshund owner should consider pet insurance
00:18:55 Dental disease: the health problem nobody talks about
00:20:18 Why brushing your Dachshund's teeth matters so much
00:22:00 Heart disease & mitral valve disease in Dachshunds
00:23:15 Patellar luxation, arthritis & mobility concerns
00:24:42 Allergies, cancer risks & mammary tumors
00:26:08 Finding an ethical Dachshund breeder: what to look for
00:27:08 Red flags, coat colors & breeding practices to avoid 🚩
00:28:05 Are Dachshunds right for your family? Final thoughts
00:28:55 LOVE YOU GUYS 💛
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Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple:
https://www.youtube.com/@drmollysayspod
https://open.spotify.com/show/7xmKqrXGPJXpsbDbtCMgfe?si=17148ddc74604cb1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-molly-says-podcast/id1800302028
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By Dr. Molly Brinkmann4.8
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This week on The Dr. Molly Says Podcast, we're diving deep into everything you need to know about Dachsunds!
We get into where Dachshunds came from, what they were originally bred to do (spoiler: they were literally bred to hunt badgers underground 😳), why they've become one of the most popular dog breeds in the country, and what makes them such a unique mix of hilarious, stubborn, loyal, opinionated little dogs.
But of course, we're not just talking about their personalities. We're also talking about the medical stuff every current or future Dachshund owner should know.
We get into:
Whether you already have a Dachshund, you're thinking about getting one, or you just love learning about dogs, this episode is your complete veterinarian's guide to one of the most iconic breeds out there.
LOVE YOU GUYS 💛
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome back + life updates
00:00:52 Building The Local Vet & rabbit medicine updates 🏥🐰
00:02:06 Meet the Dachshund: history, origins & why they're so popular
00:03:32 Standard vs. Miniature Dachshunds
00:04:22 Smooth, Long-Haired & Wire-Haired Dachshunds
00:06:08 Common Dachshund colors & the dangers of Double Dapple breeding
00:08:05 Dachshund personality: stubborn, loyal & VERY opinionated
00:10:22 Why Dachshunds love to bark, chase & ignore your commands 😅
00:12:03 The #1 health issue in Dachshunds: IVDD explained
00:14:42 Signs of IVDD & when it's an emergency
00:16:25 Preventing back problems: exercise, weight & muscle mass
00:18:15 Why every Dachshund owner should consider pet insurance
00:18:55 Dental disease: the health problem nobody talks about
00:20:18 Why brushing your Dachshund's teeth matters so much
00:22:00 Heart disease & mitral valve disease in Dachshunds
00:23:15 Patellar luxation, arthritis & mobility concerns
00:24:42 Allergies, cancer risks & mammary tumors
00:26:08 Finding an ethical Dachshund breeder: what to look for
00:27:08 Red flags, coat colors & breeding practices to avoid 🚩
00:28:05 Are Dachshunds right for your family? Final thoughts
00:28:55 LOVE YOU GUYS 💛
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Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple:
https://www.youtube.com/@drmollysayspod
https://open.spotify.com/show/7xmKqrXGPJXpsbDbtCMgfe?si=17148ddc74604cb1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-molly-says-podcast/id1800302028
---------------------------------------------------------------
Follow Dr. Molly:
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drmollysays
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@drmollysays
Follow the podcast:
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drmollysayspod/
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@drmollysayspod
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