The Dachshund - A solid bone structure and short, bowed legs.

Well known for sensitive joints. The Dachshund has very short bowed legs. While this hereditary modification was obviously an advantage for exploring in underground burrows, it is due to a change of bone growth known as chondrodystrophy. The cartilage of the long bones hardens prematurely, limiting the growth of the legs.

Vertebrae subjected to heavy mechanical strain.The Dachshund's popularity owes much to this characteristic body shape, with very short legs. However the shorter an animal's legs, the less well they absorb shocks.

An exceptionally long-lived breed.Because Dachshunds are so long-lived (12 years on average) owners will notice the gradual onset of some signs of ageing, such as loss of energy, pains in the joints, duller coat with white hair beginning to appear, reduced appetite, etc ...

Althought at this stage a dog is not yet "old", a few dietary precautions should be taken to prevent risks linked to age, and thus effectively slow the effects of oxidation stress.

Maintains joint health by means of an intake of hydrolysed shrimp (source of glucosamine) and hydrolysed cartilage (source of chondroitin), and EPA/DHA (Omega 3 fatty acids) which have well known anti-inflammatory properties.

Support for the backbone by maintaining muscle tone and optimum healthy body weight thanks to a high protein content (28%) and only 14% fat, an addition of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which helps preserve muscle tone at the expense of fatty cells and added L-carnitine to mobilise fats.

Helps neutralise free radicals using a synergistic complex of antioxidants (vitamins E and C, lutein, taurine) which reduces oxidative stress, and green tea and grape polyphenols, both of which have major anti-oxidant properties.

Tartar reduction: Reducing dental plaque and slowing tartar formation to provide optimum oral and dental health.

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