| Dachshund dog-Importance of harnesses for small breed dogs |
Dachshunds need harnesses to help them avoid extremely
painful back problems and even paralysis. Their very long
backs undergo a lot of stress if you pull them around by
their necks, and they're more likely to get ruptured disks.
painful back problems and even paralysis. Their very long
backs undergo a lot of stress if you pull them around by
their necks, and they're more likely to get ruptured disks.
Ruptured disk are very painful and it can lead
to permanent paralysis. Preventive measures
include using harnesses instead of collars,
limiting jumping up and down, running up
and down stairs and allowing them to carry
too much weight as it pulls on the back.
I have heard of many dachshunds who have
had back and neck problems due to wearing
collars instead of harnesses Do them a favor —
buy them harnesses.
A harness pulls mostly from the chest area, it
actually saves the back and neck from the
trauma usually caused by yanking on a collar
placed around a pet's neck.
I like harnesses for smaller breeds as well as
those prone to back problems. Most breeds
with back ailments are those who are short
legged and long, such as the dachshund and
some breeds of Terriers. Toy breeds such as
Chihuahuas can suffer damage to the trachea
from the pulling of a collar to the neck area.
to permanent paralysis. Preventive measures
include using harnesses instead of collars,
limiting jumping up and down, running up
and down stairs and allowing them to carry
too much weight as it pulls on the back.
I have heard of many dachshunds who have
had back and neck problems due to wearing
collars instead of harnesses Do them a favor —
buy them harnesses.
A harness pulls mostly from the chest area, it
actually saves the back and neck from the
trauma usually caused by yanking on a collar
placed around a pet's neck.
I like harnesses for smaller breeds as well as
those prone to back problems. Most breeds
with back ailments are those who are short
legged and long, such as the dachshund and
some breeds of Terriers. Toy breeds such as
Chihuahuas can suffer damage to the trachea
from the pulling of a collar to the neck area.
And another good thing about using harnesses is if you ever have an
emergency and you have to get your dog as quickly as possible you can
pull the leash pulling the dog to you or even into the air away from
another dog. You couldn't do that with a collar because it would choke
the dog.
It is also very important to get a comfortable fitting harness. I don't
like the normal nylon ones that are sold in stores because they can rub
the dog and cause irritation and even hair lose. So I make my
harnesses to not just be stylish but to be as comfortable on the dog as
possible.
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