How Does Pes Varus Affect Dachshunds?

Living with a tiny four-legged cowboy may sound unbearably cute but it’s not all fun and games.

What Is Pes Varus In Dachshunds?

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How Can You Treat Pes Varus In Dachshunds?

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This can sound scary and it technically is. However, good veterinary surgeons today can perform the procedure with a near-100% rate of success.

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What Causes Pes Varus In Dachshunds?

Unfortunately, while the condition is genetically inherited, there are no genetic tests yet that can spot it early on.

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Instead, if you don’t want to adopt a dog from a shelter, buy your pup from a reputable breeder.

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Your dog will have to spend quite a lot of time with a worsening Pes varus until other skeletal deformities start to develop as well.

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