1 Insomnia. 2  Improving the effectiveness of certain cancer medications used to fight tumors in the breast, lung, kidney, liver, pancreas, stomach, colon, prostate, and decreasing some side effects of cancer treatment. 3  Decreasing symptoms of a movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia (TD). 4  Cluster headaches.
First, be aware that the average life span of dogs is increasing, just as the average human life span is. A dachshund that is well cared for usually now lives to be 14 or 15 years old; many live longer. Second, all dogs require regular medical care, including annual physical exams, inoculations, heartworm tests and preventive medication, and dental care. Third, illness and debility affect dogs of all ages.
A mini dachshund is 6-11 pounds by 1 year of age A standard dachshund is 16-32 pounds by 1year of age.The tweenie, which is an unrecognized size is just that, a dog that falls somwhere inbetween the breed standard for the mini & standard dachshund.e's not a mini, just an average dachshund. He weighs about 25 lbs, and he looks really fat.