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    Lafora DNA testing trend - updated for Spring 2022

    Lafora DNA testing trend - updated for Spring 2022

    Recycle your inkjet cartridges and help raise funds for Dachshund Health UK

    Recycle your inkjet cartridges and help raise funds for Dachshund Health UK

    Dachshund insurance claims for veterinary treatment in 2021

    Dachshund insurance claims for veterinary treatment in 2021

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    Buy your Xmas Cards and support Dachshund IVDD fundraising

    Buy your Xmas Cards and support Dachshund IVDD fundraising

    This year, Devoted to Dachshunds is raising money for research into IVDD and also for those dogs already sadly affected.
    The eyes have it! The importance of clinical eye examinations for Dachshunds

    The eyes have it! The importance of clinical eye examinations for Dachshunds

    Do we need clinical eye examinations as well as DNA tests for eye disease? Yes!
    UK IVDD Screening programme - 1 year on

    UK IVDD Screening programme - 1 year on

    At the beginning of November 2016 we launched our Back Disease (IVDD) Screening Programme. 1 year on...
    Seasonal Canine Illness - update from the AHT

    Seasonal Canine Illness - update from the AHT

    There is no new information on the causes of SCI (seasonal canine illness) but advice from the Animal Health Trust to dog owners remains vit
    CHF Canine Webinars

    CHF Canine Webinars

    The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine have teamed up to offer a series of live webinars on canine health topics.
    Understanding the genetics of Disc Disease (IVDD) - UC Davis 2017

    Understanding the genetics of Disc Disease (IVDD) - UC Davis 2017

    University of California, Davis, researchers have revealed the discovery of a genetic mutation across breeds that is responsible for chondro
    The 2018 Sausage Army Calendar is now available - fundraising for Dachshund health

    The 2018 Sausage Army Calendar is now available - fundraising for Dachshund health

    The 2018 Sausage Army calendar is now on sale, a bumper 88 photos of super sausages this year and looking to be the biggest year yet.
    Research on castration in dogs - can you help

    Research on castration in dogs - can you help

    Elizabeth Ayrton is a veterinary surgeon currently completing a Masters degree at the University of Lincoln and would like help with her res
    Kennel Club Breed Watch Education Day 19/11/17

    Kennel Club Breed Watch Education Day 19/11/17

    The 2017 Breed Watch Education Day is taking place on Sunday 19th November at the Guide Dogs National Breeding Centre, Bishop's...
    Updated - IVDD clinical grading and prognosis scale

    Updated - IVDD clinical grading and prognosis scale

    Dr Marianne Dorn has produced an updated summary of the Dachshund IVDD clinical grading and prognosis scale for us.
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