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When do dachshunds typically start having age-related health issues?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 7 years old | 16 lbs

(From the last question) Sorry about that.... diseases related to aging such as cancer, heart,liver or kidney failure/problems... What age do dachshunds have problems like those if they develop them do to getting older?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 15th, 2019

Around 8 years old is average for most diseases to start showing up. Back problems are the #1 problem we see with these guys and that can happen at any age. Usually happens due to obesity so keep him lean! The other huge issue is their teeth. They have horrible teeth in general and all that tartar buildup can contribute to other health issues like heart and kidney disease. My recommendations:

1) Take him to your vet for yearly check-ups and senior blood testing
2) Keep him lean
3) Keep his teeth in good health

That is all you have control over. The rest of diseases are luck of the draw.

Hope this helps. If you have more questions you can always opt for a private consultation where we can chat back and forth. That way you can ask as many questions as you'd like. Best wishes.

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