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1. Annette

   Posted August 21, 2009 at 9:47 AM

   I guess my 10 month-old dachs is in the minority; he just loves bath time. He sits in the tub and tastes the water while I fill it up, then he waits quietly during 2 lathers and thorough paw washes; once we’re done he gets up and sticks his front paws on the edge of the tub while I dry him off and the water runs out. I let him out and he runs through the house like a madman!! Awesome =)
2. admin

   Posted August 23, 2009 at 1:51 AM

   Hi Annette,
   Thanks for visiting – you are lucky that your little one enjoys bath time. It is great that he thinks of it as a fun time and makes it much easier for you to bath him – other Dachshunds are not so happy to have a bath.
   I love it when they run around after their baths!
3. Catherine

   Posted September 8, 2009 at 1:21 PM

   Thanks for the information! It’s important to do your homework and pick a quality food for our little guys and gals!

   Personally, I love the holistic pet food created by veterinarian Dr. Jane Bicks. She has her own stand-alone manufacturing facility, so there is no worry about cross-contamination of equipment by other pet-food manufacturers using lower-quality ingredients. She makes the food in small batches and quality control tests every one.

   She uses only human-grade ingredients, and no corn, wheat or soy products. No preservatives or dyes. The foods are fast-cooked to retain the maximum amount of nutrients, and she refuses to sell the product via stores because she doesn’t want it sitting on store shelves (because of the absence of preservatives). So you order it online through a registered agent, and it ships to your door! The best part is that she encourages customers to call into a monthly conference call she does and ask questions about the food. Can’t do that with Iams or Science Diet!
   The registered agent I use to buy my food through is my local no-kill shelter. Their site for Life’s Abundance is http://www.HumaneSocietyPetFood.com My shelter gets a portion of the proceeds, so if you’re going to order, please use the above web site!
   Also, please note that each 40-lb bag of kibble contains approximately 160 cups. Each cup of dog food has 483 kcal/cup. Check whatever food you’re using now, because this is very nutritionally-dense food and most people find they need to feed much less of it to maintain their pets’ weights. I cut my 70-lb pointer back from 2 cups twice a day to 1.3 cups twice a day. My heeler gets half a cup twice a day.
   Hope this helps! I just love the products!
   Catherine.
4. sharon

   Posted January 29, 2010 at 9:46 AM

   please tell me what kind of food i can make for my dachshund to eat,that will not hurt her,she is itching all the time and licking her paws.
5. admin

   Posted February 10, 2010 at 6:06 AM

   Hi Sharon,
   First I am sorry for the delay in my response – we have been traveling again.
   Try to feed your Dachshund as pure a food as possible. Check what food you are feeding her and see what the ingredients are – check my post above. What she is eating could be causing her to lick her paws, however she may be doing that because her feet or legs hurt. Dachshunds are prone to this.

   If you decide the change her food please introduce it to her in small amounts mixed in with her original food. Now if you are planning to make her meals then add one new food at a time – ie if you want to add chicken then give her it with her food for a week or two and see how she is.

   Making sure she is only eating quality food, and only introducing one new ingrediant at a time for a week or two may point to the one that is giving her allegies.
   Good luck and please keep me informed,
   Karen
6. admin

   Posted February 10, 2010 at 6:09 AM

   Hi Sharon, sorry also re her paw licking, you may want to wash them after walks – sometimes they do this because of smells, chemicals, and general outside stuff causing irritations.

   Again good luck and I hope that with trial and error you are able to narrow down what is causing her problem soon.
   Karen
7. admin

   Posted February 10, 2010 at 6:10 AM

   Please see my replies below
8. sharon

   Posted February 15, 2010 at 1:56 PM

   Ema is alot better,i took her to the doctor and he said it was Allergies. he gave her some meds.i also started her on BilJack dog food .she seems to like it ,i just hope i am doing the best thing for her.i don’t mind cooking for her if i knew what i could feed her and how to cook it,she is the best little dog ( my grandson found her in the deer woods the first of oct.she was almost dead,she has been through alot )
9. admin

   Posted February 26, 2010 at 2:56 PM

   HI Sharon, I am so glad to here that your little Ema is feeling better. Poor girl, she is lucky to have you and is now in a nice home with people who love her. We love Luke so much. Dachshunds are amazing dogs.
   I hope that she is doing well on her new food and that her allergies go away.
   Karen
10. Rogelio Miggins

    Posted March 7, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    Thank You for sharing this one!

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