What health problems do dachshunds have?
I have a 7 month old Dachshund and he goes up and down stairs just fine and has no problem getting on and off of furniture, despite my best efforts to keep him off the couch. He’s still really young though and as he ages I may start carrying him up and down stairs if he seems to have trouble with it. My vet said climbing stairs won’t hurt him as long as he’s not overweight and it can actually be good exercise and can help build muscle, burn fat, and prevent problems when he’s older. Just do your best to not let your Dachshund get overweight, because that’s what really puts strain on their long backs.
