1 Insomnia. 2  Improving the effectiveness of certain cancer medications used to fight tumors in the breast, lung, kidney, liver, pancreas, stomach, colon, prostate, and decreasing some side effects of cancer treatment. 3  Decreasing symptoms of a movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia (TD). 4  Cluster headaches.
First, be aware that the average life span of dogs is increasing, just as the average human life span is. A dachshund that is well cared for usually now lives to be 14 or 15 years old; many live longer. Second, all dogs require regular medical care, including annual physical exams, inoculations, heartworm tests and preventive medication, and dental care. Third, illness and debility affect dogs of all ages.
How long does a Dachshund live? Ian J Seath â¦ November 8, 2009. In 2004 the Kennel Club conducted a Health Survey and reported on the most prevalent conditions affecting Dachshunds. Among their data was an analysis of the age of death of 245 Dachshunds (the number recorded as having died in the total survey returns). The histogram shows the number of dogs in each age group, ranging from 1 to 19 years old. It is clear that 12-16 is not unusual for a large proportion of the dogs in the sample.