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Happy New Year to all our readers
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Booking form and more details here.
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Effects of neutering on undesirable behaviours in dogs
The evidence surrounding the behavioural effects of neutering is conflicting, so it is important to consider each case individually and discuss possible benefits and contraindications with your vet. This article explains more. 
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WEBINAR recording available
Sam Khan, Bruno Scalia and Viviana Rojas from Cambridge Vet School explain what IVDD is and how to care for a recovering dog.
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New Canine Genetic Testing Service opens in Cambridge
A new canine genetic testing service, Canine Genetic Testing (CAGT) opened for business on November 22nd, 2021. The service, which operates from the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge, offers a range of DNA tests for painful, blinding or otherwise debilitating inherited canine disorders. The CAGT team is passionate about providing high-quality customer service to offer accurate, breed-relevant, validated DNA tests that can be used to reduce the incidence of disease in breeds at risk. Prior to moving to the University of Cambridge some members of the CAGT team worked in the Genetic Testing Service at the Animal Health Trust, prior to its closure in July 2020, and bring with them considerable expertise in the field of canine genetics and genetic testing.
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Edition Dog - First Aid Book
This is a vital addition to your bookshelf, packed full of crucial tips and life-saving instructions, helping you to be there for your dog when they need it the most. Buy it (£12.50) here.
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£200 subsidy available on our IVDD screening programme
You can watch the launch webcast at: https://fb.watch/5K9VcFf8Ar/
This approach to IVDD screening is based on 30+ years of research and experience. The Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland) were among the first to adopt IVDD screening and it was also launched in Germany last year.
Read about the IVDD research from the Danish Dachshund Club and Danish KC.
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Can you help with some IVDD research?
Nia Ball is a final year student studying BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing at Harper Adams University.
Her final year research project is on intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in Dachshunds and seeing whether there is a link between weight and recovery time. She is looking for responses from Dachshund owners that fill the below criteria:
•Have a Dachshund that has suffered from IVDD in the thoracolumbar region (thoracic/lumbar)
•The Dachshund has had a hemilaminectomy (back surgery) in the past 3 months or more
The information you provide is completely anonymous. Please answer all questions honestly. Participation is voluntary and by starting the survey, you are consenting to taking part but you can withdraw at any point until submission of responses. I would be very grateful if you could complete my survey linked blow, it should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
https://harper-adams.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/body-condition-score-and-ivdd-in-dachshunds
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Raise donations for Dachshund Health UK whenever you shop online.
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Chances to learn - Upcoming Seminars
Breed Appreciation Day: 6th March 2022 - Stoneleigh
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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.
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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.
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Thank you for supporting our charity: Dachshund Health UK
A big shout out to our December donors:
Candy Roberts & Adam Fisher
If you want to support Dachshund Health UK, you can set up a regular donation here.
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