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.
Information and Pictures. 1  Willow the tan standard Dachshund at 3 years old. 2  Bentley the Mini Dachshund at 9 months old. 3  Photo courtesy of R and R Kennels. 4  Dexter the smooth Dachshund. 5  Smooth miniature Dachshund puppies at 10 weeks. 6  Oreo is a beautiful, active, silly, longhaired, piebald mini Dachshund. 7  Gretta the Dachshund at 20 months old.