NEWS AND VIEWS
LONG AND LOW The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning prospective dog owners about the potential health and welfare problems that can afflict dogs with long, low body types. This follows the top award at Crufts being given to a Wire-Haired Dachshund, raising concerns that the popularity of the breed may rise. The BVA is warning of the risk of serious spinal and neurological issues, citing research showing that “the risk of intervertebral disc disease is 10 to 12 times higher than in other dog breeds, with at least one fifth of all dachshunds showing clinical signs in their life”. Of particular concern, the BVA states that the breed is on the way to becoming the UK’s most fashionable.
Welfare and ethics
UPDATE
Virginia Williams, for MPI and the NZVA, provides an update on welfare and ethics.
18 – VetScript May 2020
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