Tiny Dachshund Has His Own Custom Ramp To Go Up The Stairs And It's Too Cute
It's no secret that pet owners sometimes go to great lengths to accommodate their precious puppers. Take, for example, the owner of a sweet little dachshund named Lars, who installed a custom ramp to allow the petite pooch to go up and down without injuring his back. In a heartwarming video that's been watched more than 8.3 million times and accumulated over 1.1 million likes on TikTok, Lars slowly makes his way up the long ramp. Captioned "Tiny Lars (all 2.5 lbs of him) conquered his custom-built ramp 🐾 I love that his new family is protecting his back from day one 💙," the video was shared by taylored_dachshunds, the breeder of the long-haired miniature dachshund.
@taylored_dachshunds Tiny Lars (all 2.5 lbs of him) conquered his custom-built ramp 🐾 I love that his new family is protecting his back from day one 💙
Viewers were besotted with the diminutive doggo and his monumental journey up the ramp. "Little baby accomplishing Mt. Everest multiple times a day," wrote one, while another suggested, "Needs the Rocky theme song audio." Netizens pondered how long it would take those little legs to transport Lars all the way to the second floor. One joked, "He will be there in 2 to 5 business days 😂." Another quipped, "76 years later, bedtime!"
Dachshunds and intervertebral disc disease
One of the common personality traits of dachshunds is stubbornness — as one of the video's viewers wrote, "My dachshund would have sat down and looked at me." Despite their stubborn natures, wiener dogs need to eat healthy diets, get regular exercise, and not be allowed to become overweight, or else they risk developing intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). One pet owner shared, "Our dachshund had to have back surgery from ivdd at 4 years old we didn't know about it." Another commented, "So proud & happy to see a dachshund owner that is making sure their baby will not suffer a back injury-happened to 2 of my babies."
With their short legs and long spines, dachshunds are prone to IVDD. This spinal condition can cause pain, limping, and even paralysis. Dachshund owners are warned to prevent their pets from high-impact activities like jumping. One netizen offered advice about keeping sausage dogs active, writing, "My dachshund climbs mountains and jumps all the time, it's the lack of use of the muscles that puts them at more risk! Always best to strengthen the supporting muscles🫶🏼." Another had a suggestion about making the ramp even more useful: "Pro tip: remove the carpet and replace with dog ramp sand paper from tractor supply and little guy will fly up. Ours sure does now."
Want to read more stories about sweet little sausage dogs? Check out this mini dachshund who sees her reflection for the first time, and this nervous two-legged dachshund who makes his runway debut.
Always consult your veterinarian before making changes to your pet's diet, exercise, or care. To find an accredited veterinarian in your area, you can search the American Animal Hospital Association's online database.