23/10/2025
🐾 Little Dog, Lots of Pain: The Hidden Suffering of Miniature Dogs 🐾
Miniature dogs may appear adorable, but their tiny size often comes at the cost of lifelong suffering. Maltipoos, Pomeranians, miniature dachshunds, toy poodles, teacup Shih Tzus, and Chihuahuas frequently experience chronic pain, stress, and severe health problems — from collapsing tracheas and eye disorders to neurological issues and bone fractures.
Key concerns include:
Fragile bodies with organs too large for their size
High risk of hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, and syringomyelia
Dangerous pregnancies due to small pelvic size
Restricted physical activity causing stress and behavioral issues
Veterinarians treat numerous miniature dogs daily, often for conditions such as hernias, broken bones, neck pain, luxating kneecaps, respiratory distress, eye infections, dental disease, and chronic stress. The medical and emotional burden is high — but the ultimate cost is borne by the animal.
⚠️ The message is clear: Do not buy a miniature dog. Choose a happy, healthy, normal-sized companion.
FECAVA supports this campaign, alongside Caring Vets, Dier&Recht, Royal Dog Protection, Sophia-Vereeniging, DierenLot, and Animal Protection, to raise awareness about the hidden suffering of miniature dogs.
Learn more about the campaign and resources here: https://koopgeenminihondje.nl/
