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May 2020

Emergency Dachshund Care Form

Dachshund Rescue has produced a useful Emergency Care Form (PDF) that you can leave somewhere prominently in your home in the event of an unexpected emergency to safeguard your Dachshund(s).

The Kennel Club has put together top tips to help you care for your dog during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in the UK.

Dog owners and Coronavirus

Can dogs catch Coronavirus?

Breeders and Coronavirus

Child and dog safety during Coronavirus

Pets and Covid Survey

How are your dogs coping with the lockdown?

The RCVS is investigating the effect the official confinement is having on the relationship people have with their pets, as well as the behaviour of pets and their quality of life.

Complete their survey here.

Helen Geeson's presentation on the genetics of Dachshund coat and colour.

Southwold Sausage Walk Facebook Group held a fundraising event for the NHS. The virtual tea party took place from 25 - 27 April with nearly £1000 raised to provide face masks. The event also made it into the East Anglian Daily Times.

Well done to Laura Baggot and everyone who supported this.

What to know about your dog's organs

There's a Guest Blog Post and a great infographic on our health website this month from Leo Wilson from CyberPet.

Like humans, dogs can suffer from a variety of health problems ranging from intestinal parasites, skin disease and ear infections, eye problems, digestive upset, and dental disease. Every organ in your dog’s body works to keep them healthy and happy. Knowing a little bit about your dog’s organs and how they function can help you spot those problems. Read the article here.

Chances to learn - Upcoming Seminars

Details of rescheduled dates for seminars will be announced in future newsletters.

The Pet Professionals' online courses are designed to help responsible pet owners improve their knowledge on how to look after their pet. Written by qualified professionals, their online courses guide you, at your own pace, though your learning.

The buying and owning a Dachshund course provides you with the key things you need to know before buying and how to take best care of your pet. You can watch the taster videos from the clips below.

Naturally Happy Dogs - now on YouTube!

Get FREE videos to train and entertain both you and your dog, now on YouTube! Exercise their brain as much as their body. Teach a trick, learn something new, change or teach a behaviour.

Thank you for supporting our charity: Dachshund Health UK

A big shout out to:

All our regular donors who have set up monthly Paypal donations. You can set up a regular donation here.

Everyone who uses Amazon Smile to make donations.

Find out about IVDD Screening

We're on Instagram now. Follow @DachshundHealthUK

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Dates for your diary...

Online Calendar of UK Dachshund shows and events

On the internet...

New on our websites...

Do you know someone with a Dachshund with IVDD? Recovery can be long and painful for both dog (and owner) so why not let them know that you're thinking of them with this lovely 'Got Your Back' sausage dog card? Cards are available, either singly or in packs of 5 (get 5 cards for the price of 4).

Order from Selina Knox at DevotedtoDachshunds.co.uk

NB The entire purchase price of these cards will be donated to the Dachshund Breed Council's IVDD research fund.

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