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What is Conservative Treatment for IVDD in Dogs?
If your Dachshund has suffered a back injury and been diagnosed with Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD), conservative treatment, sometimes referred to as “crate rest”, may be recommended. In this...
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Is it Bad for Dachshunds to Jump? New Evidence That Might Surprise You
Dachshunds not only can jump but they love to do so. Maybe it’s excitement, because they want to get your attention, or because they are daredevils that enjoy the thrill of it. But is it bad for...
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7 Ways to Keep Your Dog Busy at Camp
Keeping your dog busy at camp has many benefits. When your dog is entertained and mentally stimulated, they are less likely to become anxious, get underfoot, harass wildlife, bark excessively at other...
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21 Common Dachshund Health Issues
Every dog breed has a set of medical conditions they’re prone to. The Dachshund breed is not exempt. There are common Dachshund health issues that every owner should be aware of so they can keep an eye...
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3 Ways Sniff Walks May Be Harming Your Dog
There is a new trend in the dog world called sniff walks and they may be harming your dog’s health. You may have heard the phrase “It’s your dog’s walk”. Or maybe, like me, you’ve felt the criticism of...
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New Dachshund Puppy Essentials Checklist – What to Buy and Do
Are you getting a new Dachshund puppy? Congratulations! This is an exciting time but also a busy one as you prepare for the arrival of your newest family member. There is a lot to consider when...
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5 Ways to Make Your Dachshund’s Toys Last Longer
Dachshunds are known for being tough chewers that can destroy a toy in minutes. Since that habit can get expensive, you may be wondering how you can make your Dachshund’s toys last longer. Below are 5...
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Why Do Dachshunds Sit Up on Their Hind Legs and Is It Bad?
One of the peculiarities of Dachshunds that has puzzled dog lovers for years is their tendency to sit up on their hind legs like a prairie dog. If you’ve ever owned a Dachshund, you’ve probably...
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Lake Padden Off Leash Dog Park, Bellingham WA
We frequently visit Bellingham, WA and part of what I like about the town is that it’s very dog friendly. One of my first stops when we arrive is the Lake Padden dog park where my pups can stretch...
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Can a Dachshund Off Leash? Maybe, If You Follow These Tips
You may be wondering if you can let your Dachshund off the lead when you walk or hike. You have visions of walking unencumbered by a leash while your Dachshund goes on a sniffari and takes in all the...
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Cushing’s Disease in Dachshunds: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
If your Dachshund’s veterinarian has recently mentioned Cushing’s Disease and you aren’t quite sure what it means, it could be frightening. No one wants to be left confused and wondering about a...
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10 Ways to Help Stop Your Dachshund’s Anxiety
Dachshunds are a breed that is especially prone to nervousness and fear. If yours often shakes, looks nervous, or barks excessively and destroys things when you’re gone, you are probably looking for a...
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Enhance Your Dog’s Meal with Real, Fresh Food for These Health Benefits
Have you heard about the benefits of adding whole, fresh, and raw kibble toppers to your dog’s food? Are you wondering which kibble toppers to use to enhance your dog’s meal? Are you curious about how...
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IVDD Setbacks – the Ups and Downs of Living with a Dachshund with the Disease
I remember the day that my Dachshund Gretel was diagnosed with IVDD back in 2016. Our active life, and the future plans I had for us, flashed before my eyes. I was devastated. And by the responses I’ve...
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Potty Training a Dachshund: 15 Tips and Protocol for Success
If you have heard that potty training a Dachshund is difficult, or you feel like your current potty training efforts are just not working, don’t despair! My puppy Summit came to me potty pad trained...
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Why Is My Long Haired Dachshund So Fuzzy?
About 10 years ago, I noticed that some long haired Dachshunds have hair that looks silky and flowy and some have hair that is downy and fuzzy. I dog sat two female Dachshunds that were little...
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Dachshund Dew Claws – What You Need to Know
Dew claw removal was once a common practice in the United States. But, as we learn more about the purpose of the dew claw and how it is used in their daily lives, many veterinarians are choosing not...
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Waggle Pet Monitor: Car Temperature Alert for Dogs
You know the one thing that would make me buy a Tesla? Dog mode! I often go on solo road trips with my dogs, and take them with me when running errands all day. When they can’t stay home alone....
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How Many Calories Should a Dachshund Eat a Day?
The most accurate way to make sure your Dachshund doesn't become overweight is to calculate the number of calories they need a day.
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How Much Should a Dachshund Eat?
The trite answer to the question of how much a Dachshund should eat is not so much that they become overweight and not so little that they become unhealthily skinny. But you probably landed on this...
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