Proper nutrition of a dog is the key to its health. And therefore, the issues of feeding Dachshunds need to be given increased attention. Before proceeding to the question "What to feed the Dachshund?" Let's take a look at a little more general, but very important concepts.

This needs to be remembered:

Never force feed your dog. And don't overfeed.

Do not give food from the table.

It is best to feed on a schedule. The regime has a positive effect on the digestion of Dachshunds.

If your dog's diet contains cereals, then it is better to give rice or buckwheat. Hercules can't.

You can't give milk. From fermented milk, low-fat kefir is best.

It is very important that the dog's diet is adapted (typical) in terms of the composition of food components specifically for dogs (for example, hay should be the basis of the diet for a cow, meat for a dog);

Before looking at natural nutrition and dry food feeding in more detail, let's deal with the most frequently asked questions.

Can I feed both dry food and natural?

No you can not. There may be an overabundance of one or another food component.

What to feed the Dachshund, dry food or natural food?

Natural feeding Dachshunds is definitely better. However, in some cases, commercial feed may have advantages.

Dry food:

The fact is that natural food, despite its naturalness and usefulness, has its limitations. These restrictions are primarily due to the fact that a natural diet, in particular raw meat, requires good functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Dry food, in comparison, does not require anything, as it is technologically processed and actually digested. Therefore, dry food is the way out if your pet has serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract) and he cannot cope with natural food. And of course, the main advantage of dry food is convenience.

Natural nutrition:

Tips for natural dog nutrition:

Proper natural feeding Dachshunds are for the most part a monotonous diet that does not require heat treatment, mainly consisting of medium-fat fermented milk products, raw meat or raw offal (heart, tripe, kidneys, etc.) and plant foods (vegetables and some unsweetened fruits) in raw form, as well as in the form of bran of cereals, which act as an additive to the main diet.

Actually, the cereals themselves (cereals and other flour products) should not be present in the dog's diet. Cereals and flour products contain easily digestible carbohydrates, which can cause in all dogs and cats, which are known to be carnivores, a violation of the intestinal microflora, as well as a decrease in resistance. The state of the intestine, which is a key organ not only in digestion, but also in providing a defense system (resistance and immunity of the body), directly affects the health of the animal. Thus, the presence of dysbacteriosis in the intestine, which is facilitated by dietary disturbances, can lead to the development of a host of pathological processes, including an increased tendency to allergies, disruption of the internal organs, the occurrence of a number of chronic inflammatory diseases and obesity, often associated with each other.

The health and resistance of animals is very dependent on nutrition, in which the state of the gastrointestinal tract and a healthy intestinal microflora play a very important role. If the dog's diet includes cereals or commercial dry food that contains 40 to 55% cereals, corn, or sweet potato (sweet potatoes), then normal, healthy intestinal microflora cannot be expected. However, even with a natural diet, digestive disorders are possible, indicating a painful condition of the dog.

Meat in the dog's diet:

The main meat in the dog's diet is lean beef, not the first grade. It is not necessary or even desirable to give your dog tenderloin and other high quality meats. It is allowed to feed lamb, horse meat, rabbit meat to dogs of all ages, given the high calorie content of lamb and rabbit meat. Pork is not recommended.

Chicken, turkey and their offal can also be given, but individually, paying attention to the reaction from the digestive system and skin. It is undesirable to feed chicken skin to dogs.

Meat, both beef and chicken, is always given raw, pre-frozen; there is no need to pour boiling water over or otherwise heat treat the meat. Meat should not be minced.

Offal and beef tripe:

The composition of meat feeding a dog can include not only meat, but also offal (kidneys, heart, udder, offal of chickens, turkeys, etc.), which can completely replace meat. Offal must be raw. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that offal is a less nutritious component of the meat diet, in comparison with meat, but at the same time, the udder is significantly more nutritious than meat.

The exception is the liver and the lung, these by-products are not recommended to be given to the dog often, since not everyone tolerates raw liver equally well, and it makes no sense to process it thermally. However, many successfully use these components in the diet of dogs and cats. Untreated, unpeeled beef tripe deserves special attention; it is often given to dogs. You can start introducing meat into the diet with a scar, then gradually adding beef. The peeled tripe is simply a lighter organ meat. However, not all dogs tolerate one or another meat component equally well, therefore, if an ingredient is intolerant, which is manifested by diarrhea or vomiting, it must be removed from the diet, as well as if other components of the dog’s natural diet are not perceived.

Of course, one or another product can be infected with one or another disease, but rare cases of infection from raw, untested and not frozen meat do not allow you to be afraid of feeding a dog with a raw product. It is unlikely that any veterinarian will be able to recall a case of infection with something from meat. In addition, the concentration of hydrochloric acid in the stomach of carnivores is greater than that of humans and is sufficient to perform its disinfecting functions in relation to raw meat and fish. Also, we do not recommend purchasing meat "from hand" at the Poultry Market, where you can buy products obtained from a known sick animal, and even freezing it will not help, and heat treatment of meat reduces the nutritional value of the product for the dog.

Fish in the diet of dogs:

Raw fillets of sea and ocean frozen fish, non-bony, low-fat varieties can be given to dogs, replacing meat in meat feeding with seafood 2-3 times a week. At the same time, it is not recommended to constantly feed the fish.

In regards to feeding fish, there are several questions that are often asked:

The problem with thiaminase is relevant for animal farms, where there is mainly a mono-diet and, if fed with one raw fish, then the dog will develop hypovitaminosis B1. In this regard, for a home mixed diet, this is almost not relevant.

Dairy products:

Dogs can be given fermented milk products with a fat content of up to 9%, however, it must be taken into account that not all animals tolerate such fat content well. In some dogs, the fat content of cottage cheese more than 5% can already cause loosening of the stool. But completely skimmed dairy products should not be given.

Also, loosening of the stool may be associated with the brand of kefir, which should be selected more individually for sensitive dogs. Ryazhenka should not be given to dogs, as well as yoghurts with fruit or sugar.

The most optimal fermented milk products are cottage cheese with a fat content of up to 5-9%, kefir with a fat content of 3.5%, yogurt, with a short shelf life, up to 7 days.

Separation of dog food into sour-milk and meat:

The main components of the diet are fermented milk products in one feeding and raw vegetables and raw meat with a little oil in another. As mentioned above, vegetables, if possible, can be fed to the dog separately.

This means that the composition of fermented milk feeding can include either one kefir, only cottage cheese, or kefir with cottage cheese, curdled milk, yogurt, etc. It is advisable to use fermented milk products with a short shelf life, up to 7 days. Only bran and a raw egg can be added to sour milk, but not more than 2-3 times a week.

The composition of meat feeding may include raw meat, offal or fish. It is impossible to mix the components of meat and sour-milk feeding with each other.

Vegetables in the dog's diet:

Most vegetables can be fed to dogs: carrots, white cabbage, bell peppers, pumpkin, zucchini, beets, cucumbers. It is useful to give greens: parsley, dill, lettuce.

Vegetables can be present in feeding as a mono variant, and maybe several types of vegetables, but one type of vegetables is quite enough, cabbage and cucumbers are exceptions.

Once a week, it is advisable to give the dog a raw clove of garlic, 2-3 times a week a few tablespoons of sauerkraut, which is very rich in ascorbic acid.

Greens and vegetables should always be given raw, finely chopped or rubbed on a regular coarse grater. In the summer, when keeping a dog at the cottage, you can feed any edible greens, including young shoots of steamed nettles growing in the garden. If the animal eats plants and fruits on its own, then you can not add extra.

Vegetables and greens should always be given only with meat feeding or separately. It is not necessary to mix raw plant foods with the components of a fermented milk diet, with the exception of bran, which goes well with meat and dairy foods.

As a treat and as a source of crude fiber, dogs can be given vegetables or unsweetened fruits to nibble on.

Bran (see below for bran) in a dog's diet can supplement or even replace raw vegetables, especially in cases where the addition of vegetables leads to indigestion in various forms (flatulence, vomiting, diarrhea).

Consistency of dog food:

Do not feed Dachshund food in the form of minced meat or mashed potatoes. The meat should be cut into pieces, hard vegetables are grated on a large regular grater, the greens are finely chopped. Dogs like to gnaw apples on their own, bran can be added to wet food, both dairy and meat. Dogs and cats do not chew food, but swallow it, if the piece corresponds to the size of the animal or bite off a piece available for swallowing - this is physiological for them and does not harm. In addition, ready-made minced meat contains too much fat. Even if the dog has few or no teeth, food can be given in lump form.

Eggs in the dog's diet:

Eggs can be given raw, both chicken and quail, adding to milk feeding 2-3 times a week. Both puppies and adult dogs can and should be given both the yolk and the protein, without dividing.

Bran:

Bran in the dog's diet, as well as vegetables, is a source of fiber and therefore it is recommended to add them to the dog's diet along with vegetables or as a substitute for them.

The main advantage of bran is the high content of dietary fiber (fiber), which enhance peristalsis, regulate and improve the condition of the intestinal microflora.

Bran can be purchased at health stores, pharmacies or grocery stores in bulk and added as such to both fermented milk and meat feeding. But the addition of bran to fermented milk products is preferable, since bran manifests itself to the maximum when it absorbs liquid and swells. Then, once in the stomach, the bran does not undergo any changes and, holding water, enters the intestines, accelerating intestinal motility.

And you can buy bran in the form of crispy sticks or bran plates and pre-soak. You should not buy bran products, including crispy sticks with salt added. But at the same time, you can give bran combined with fiber from carrots and other vegetables. The amount of bran (in dry form) for a dog weighing 10-12 kg is 0.5 tsp. no slides added to each feeding. The dose may be varied for greater efficacy or high sensitivity.

Oil in the diet of dogs:

Dogs can add different types of oils to meat nutrition - olive, unrefined sunflower, pumpkin, linseed, etc., while exotic ones should be avoided. The main oils are unrefined sunflower and olive. Vegetable oils are added to the bowl where there are vegetable food components (vegetables) in a dose from a few drops for a small dog to a tablespoon for a large dog. For Taxi, a teaspoon will suffice.

What kind of fruits can you feed Dachshunds with? Fruits and dried fruits:

Sweet fruits in the diet of a dog should not be, dogs simply cannot be given sweets. Almost all fruits are sweet, the only fruit allowed is a green, not too sweet apple, although there is no need to forbid a dog to eat berries in a summer cottage.

Bones in the diet of dogs:

Raw bone, an important source of calcium and phosphorus, is part of the canine diet and, of course, bones can be fed to dogs that have a full-fledged dental apparatus and do not have chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Large dogs are fed the ends (epiphyses) of bones, smaller dogs can be given spongy raw chicken bones: brisket, neck. It is not recommended to give boiled bones to dogs, they are poorly digested, as they can cause intestinal obstruction.

Prebiotic and probiotic environment in the gut. Carbohydrates in the diet

Probiotics are preparations based on live "good" microorganisms: lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, which remain viable when passing through the gastrointestinal tract, multiply in it and inhibit the development of pathogenic bacteria.

Prebiotics are completely indigestible food ingredients that are a substrate, a nutrient medium for the growth and life of beneficial microorganisms in the intestine, and also stimulate its work.

In the absence of a prebiotic environment (indigestible fiber), the number of beneficial bacteria is sharply reduced, since they lack the prebiotic environment they need for nutrition and their share in the intestinal microenvironment will be occupied by pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli, yeast fungi, etc., which, in fact, is dysbacteriosis.

Cereals, bread, pasta are easily digestible carbohydrates (starch), which, in principle, do not need to be given. Dogs need another type of complex carbohydrates, found in raw vegetables or bran, that dogs and cats cannot digest. From complex carbohydrates, crude fiber, carnivores cannot extract energy; ruminants, herbivores "specialize" in this. But it is these raw vegetables and bran, or rather the indigestible fiber they contain, that create a prebiotic environment in the dog's intestines, which is the basis and substrate for creating a probiotic environment and forming a healthy intestinal microflora.

At the same time, if the dog has proper natural nutrition, then even without the use of probiotics, the dog develops the correct probiotic environment and intestinal microflora over time, but only if the animal is healthy and free from congenital and acquired diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that require treatment and not dependent on the correct diet. It is for this reason that the introduction of probiotics into the diet of a dog that receives cereals or dry food does not bring the desired long-term result.

The role of the prebiotic environment in the dog's diet is performed by raw vegetables and bran, which are best (but not necessary) given to animals in the form of separate feeding, and also added to the dairy or meat diet, if these components are combined.

It is better to give dogs veterinary probiotics, only if they are not available, then try human ones. It is possible to take probiotics prophylactically once every 3-4 months, but prebiotics must be constantly supplied to the digestive system, especially since this is not a medicine, but a regular component of the diet.

At the same time, you need to understand that if Dachshund has proper nutrition and is healthy, then even without the use of probiotics, an independent healthy intestinal microflora is formed in the intestines over time.

Can I mix dry food and wet natural or canned food?

Mixing different types of food has no advantage over strict dog food guidelines. Moreover, dry food is designed to be fed exclusively to them. If you add other components during the day, then the imbalance is guaranteed. In addition, combining diets does not make any sense: it is either convenience or a natural diet.

Vitamins and mineral supplements:

An adult dog that receives proper natural nutrition does not need to be supplemented with any vitamin and mineral preparations all the time. In spring and early summer, dry yeast can be added to food, which is a natural complex of vitamins. Also, as a natural source of vitamins, you can give seaweed (kelp) once a year, but you must take into account the possibility of an individual allergic reaction.

At the same time, puppies and adult dogs need vitamins and minerals during pregnancy and lactation.

The total amount of food of all feedings per day is calculated by the formula: up to 6 months. 6-8% and over 6 months. 3-4% of body weight (body weight is calculated without taking into account body fat, of course, approximately).

The resulting daily amount of food is divided in half between 50% sour-milk products, 50% raw meat and everything related to meat (beef offal, poultry, fish), raw plant food is given ad libitum, but approximately 15-20% from the volume of the meat portion. For example, for an average dog weighing 20 kg, you can eat a medium carrot, cabbage leaf, two teaspoons of bran, a medium apple, etc. per day. Please note that vegetables and bran are an additive to the protein diet and are not included in the calculated percentages (6-8% and 3-4%).

An example of calculating the amount of food for a dog weighing 15 kg, age 6 months and older:

15x0.04*=0.6 kg or 600 gr. Of these, 300 gr. this is cottage cheese and kefir, which will make up sour-milk feeding and meat will consist of 300 gr. raw meat, to which add about 100 gr. raw grated vegetables and 1-2 tsp. unrefined vegetable oil.

An example of calculating the amount of food for a dog weighing 15 kg, less than 6 months old:

15x0.07*=1 kg or 1000 gr. Of these, 500 gr. this is cottage cheese and kefir, which will make up sour-milk feeding and meat will consist of 500 gr. raw meat, to which add about 100-150 gr. raw grated vegetables and 1-2 tsp. unrefined vegetable oil.

* - Factor obtained by dividing 4 and 7% by 100

This formula is not absolute and mandatory. The dog's feeding regime, as well as the amount of food, may vary depending on the physiological state (pregnancy, breed tendency to be overweight, the presence of hormonal disorders, etc.); age: old and aging animals reduce the amount of food to 2.5-3% by weight; from physical activity (duration of walks, official work, swimming); habitats of the animal (apartment, open aviary); time of year (more in winter, less in summer); other individual characteristics, etc. Fasting days without meat at all are also welcome, but without increasing the dose of dairy food.

Are there breed characteristics of the dog's diet?

There are no fundamental features for a healthy dog ​​of any breed. An ill animal is possible and will need correction, but this requires individual work with the pet.

Afterword:

As you can see, among these food components there are no dry and wet commercial foods, cereals in the form of cereals, bread, and other carbohydrate foods. They are not recommended for dogs, including Dachshunds, just as feeding sweet sugary fruits and everything else is not recommended.

The biggest mistake owners make when it comes to dog food is overfeeding. If the recommended components are maintained, but their volume is more than normal, then this is just as harmful as feeding the dog unacceptable foods.

You should follow a simple rule that works in most cases - if after eating food a dog or cat left any amount of it in the bowl, then this means that the animal is already overfed. The bowl does not have to be constantly filled, as is often the case. Only an animal with a moderate food instinct will not overeat in the face of unlimited access to food.

A dog that, with a natural diet, experiences health problems (diarrhea, regular vomiting) needs treatment. Switching to dry food will only adapt the animal to the disease, and will not get rid of it. Try not to delay and seek help from a veterinary clinic in time.

So, the question - "What to feed the Dachshund?", can be answered as follows: only natural food, which contains everything that is necessary for the body of a carnivore.

And all the talk about the domestication of the dog is nothing more than talk. The dog, like the wolf, was and will remain a dog and a wolf. It is also necessary to know that the recommendations of breeders, as well as the popular literature they have written on keeping and feeding, often (not always of course!) Has nothing to do with objectively correct feeding methods.

Information on natural feeding Tax taken from the site allvet.ru

Health to you and your loved ones!

Representatives of this breed of dogs are prone to gluttony. Therefore, do not be surprised if a small dachshund constantly “on duty” near your table with an imploring look. You should not feel sorry for the cunning dog, because begging for supplements quickly becomes a habit. This then leads to overeating, overweight, disease.

Fat dachshunds often suffer from diseases of the heart and musculoskeletal system. So, we will learn about how to properly organize the feeding of dachshund puppies, what should be taken into account and what should be avoided.

About feeding the little ones

If it so happened that your pet was left without maternal feeding early or you took it from a breeder at the age of up to two months, then until the age of one month it can be fed with goat's milk or special substitutes.

As for complementary foods, you can already give the puppy meat baby food a month. It is sold in jars. Suitable beef, turkey, chicken, canned meat with the addition of cereals. In a month, a taxi driver can cook already sparse semolina porridge, rice in milk. Kefir and soft cottage cheese from baby food are also suitable. Until the age of two months, a young pupil should be fed six times a day.

Do not feed dachshund puppies with infant formula. Veterinarians advise at the age of 21 days to give the young dachshund for the first time the antihelminthic drug Drontal junior. Further, such funds should be given to the dog at intervals of once every three months. Up to two months, your pet should know the taste of chicken soup with cereals, carrots, boiled vegetables, eggs. Raw carrots are recommended to be given to the puppy to gnaw as a whole. This is great for teeth during their eruption. If we talk about feeding the smallest dry food, then you need to start from the age of one month, not earlier. At the same time, never save on food, because the money saved will then go to the treatment of the dog. At a young age, you need to feed a dachshund puppy with special puppy food, and not those intended for adult pets. The basics of feeding a dachshund puppy From the age of two months, a young dachshund needs to be fed five times a day, from four months old - four. At the age of six months, the puppy is fed three times a day, and from the age of eight months they are transferred to the adult feeding regime, that is, two meals a day. Set clear feeding times, such as 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.

Stick to them to within half an hour. Discipline in raising a dachshund begins at a very young age. Never feel sorry for a dog begging you for food. Remember that pity comes from the word "sting". With your kindness and condescension, you sting the dog, contributing to its obesity. And representatives of this breed are hunting dogs. They need dexterity, skill, speed. Young dachshunds get energy from carbohydrates, the source of which is cereals, vegetables, pasta, brown bread, and fruits. After two months of age, you can safely offer your pet porridge with boiled meat. Buy him beef, offal, veal, chicken (it is better to give it without skin), turkey. Remember that any new product in the puppy's diet should be introduced in small portions.

Soups for a puppy should not be spicy. If you cook them in vegetable broth, then add vegetable oil. As for the choice of fruits, then be guided by the taste of your pupil. Some people like to chew on apples, others prefer something soft, such as apricots, bananas, plums. Hard-boiled eggs, the pet should be given twice a week, one little thing. An obligatory component of the diet of a young dachshund is fermented milk products as sources of calcium. But, again, do not forget that the dachshund is prone to weight gain.

Therefore, give preference to low-fat cottage cheese, kefir, fermented baked milk. These products are best offered to the dog in the evening feeding. When it comes to feeding puppies with dry food, it is important to choose the right one. A sign that such food is suitable for a dog is the regularity of its stool, calmness, activity, normal sleep, good appetite. But changing the dog food periodically, supposedly in order to avoid addiction, is not worth it. You can only vary dry food once a week with canned food from the same manufacturer. Do not forget to constantly monitor the presence of fresh water in the drinker.

The health of the dog is laid from the first days, which is why it is very important. How to feed a dachshund puppy in different periods of growing up, to provide him with everything necessary for development?

Type of food

First you need to decide what type of food your pet will have. Some prefer ready-made dry food as it is breed and age specific. Others, distrustful of industrial production, decide to start feeding a dachshund puppy self-prepared food.

In both cases, the rule should be observed: the transfer from one diet to another should be carried out gradually. Ask the breeder what it was dachshund puppy food from birth, and continue to give this food, gradually transferring to the desired diet.

Mode

If it is decided to use dry dachshund puppy food then it makes sense to follow the instructions on the packaging: as well as how much to feed a dachshund puppy . Usually they do not contradict the rules of home nutrition:

• 4-5 feedings at intervals of up to 4 hours, reduced to 2 times a day by 8 months;
• feed proportion: 40 gr. per kg of dog weight;
• room temperature food.

It is better to feed immediately before walking, because often the kids will have a desire to go to the toilet immediately after eating. Adult dogs, on the contrary, prefer to eat after a walk.

It is imperative to monitor the amount of food - non-compliance provokes obesity, which is extremely dangerous for dogs. This is especially true if you have dachshund puppies: care and feeding help them avoid back problems. But the amount of water should not be limited: the pet’s bowl of clean water should always be filled.

Invalid Products

• chocolate: provokes weight gain;
• bones of a bird and a rabbit: the tubular structure is dangerous for the gastrointestinal tract, provokes constipation, harms the teeth;
• sausages and sausages: sodium nitrite in the composition provokes cirrhosis of the liver;
• any spices, garlic, onions, fried and smoked foods: harmful to the liver and stomach.

Meals up to a month

The main food that a puppy receives at this age is mother's milk. In addition to it, he can receive meat nutrition in the form of mashed potatoes. Ordinary baby meat food is perfect, but you can give broth with minced meat. Of the cereals, rice and semolina in milk are acceptable in a small amount. But start feed a dachshund puppy Complementary foods are better from three weeks of age.

Menu from 1 to 2 months

Feeding a dachshund puppy 1 month old it is permissible with both vegetables and buckwheat porridge, it is good to combine cereals and vegetables in the form of mashed soups. Do not rush with cabbage and potatoes. Can feed the monthly dachshund fermented milk products, for example, low-fat baby kefir.

Feeding two month old puppies

Feed a dachshund at 2 months old can be porridge with the addition of boiled meat. Choose better turkey, veal or beef. The share of meat products should reach 1/3. It is also worth starting feed a dachshund puppy for 2 months different fruits, cheese, and offer cottage cheese no more than once every 7 days at bedtime. Flour products are best avoided.

Food for puppies 3-5 months

An older baby is already able to digest meat. It should be introduced gradually, mixing with vegetables. Start with lean types.

By the age of six months feed a dachshund puppy follows in proportion:

• cereals - 20-40% of the diet;
• meat - 30-40%;
• vegetables, fruits, dairy products (excluding milk) - the rest.

The health of a dog depends on the maintenance of the animal and the care of the owner. It needs proper care and maintenance. Beginning dog breeders are interested in the question of how to feed a dachshund. The health of a four-legged friend and life expectancy depend on the diet.

Representatives of this breed eat little, they need 40 g of food per 1 kg. weight. The diet must be strictly controlled. For the proper growth and development of the dog, a sufficient amount of proteins, fats, vitamins.

Taking care of his pet, the owner selects healthy ingredients for his diet. Some feed the baby ready-made food, while others prefer natural products.

When choosing a method of nutrition, they rely on the condition of the pet. Today there is no single opinion about manufactured goods.

The choice depends on personal preferences and the individual characteristics of the dog.

The type of feeding does not affect the lifespan of the pet. Dry food is opened and ready to eat.

The owners do not have to prepare food for the baby. In such a situation, a balanced dry food for dachshunds will be an excellent option.

When purchasing products from reliable manufacturers, take into account the age of the animal, height and weight. There are dachshunds who do not tolerate this way of eating.

• It causes allergies. The animal is gradually transferred to natural food.

The dog's diet includes meat, cereals, fish, vegetables. The food must contain the necessary components for the full development of the dachshund.

It is better to decide in advance on the method, until a cheerful and perky puppy appears in the house. They will find out from the breeder what kind of food they fed the dachshund.

Adhere to this diet to avoid possible allergies. When changing the type of food, new components are introduced gradually. Do not mix natural food with ready-made food and give in one feeding.

Dry pet food

Experienced breeders prefer industrial feed. The owners sometimes increase the portion. It is not right. It swells in the stomach, and full saturation occurs.

It is better not to save on food for the dachshund, because the health and well-being of a tiny creature depends on it.

Ready-made foods are more balanced than foods made from conventional foods. The rate of feeding depends on the condition of the pet, its age, etc.

There are 4 classes of food:

1. Economy feed has a low energy value.
2. Premium class contains meat products. Its nutrition is higher, a smaller portion is required to feed the dog.
3. Super premium industrial feeds are suitable for daily feeding. They contain natural meat, practically no cereals.

The holistic type is nutritious and healthy, only high-quality raw materials are taken for it.

Dry food provides the body of the dachshund with the necessary elements. Regardless of which type is chosen, carefully study the information on the package.

Manufacturers take different ingredients for their products. The nutritional value of feed of the same class of different brands can vary significantly.

natural nutrition

Taking care of a dog is no easy task. The dog must eat semi-liquid food. From the first day of the appearance of the baby in the house, it is necessary to properly plan the diet. An important part of it is meat.

Be sure to boil it before feeding. Dachshund eats beef, loves lamb, will not refuse turkey. Pork is not included in this list, it is not used to feed dachshunds.

It is better to give offal rather than soft pieces. A carnivore needs roughage, which promotes better digestion.

Important! Prepare products separately, mix them already in a bowl.

For wool and eyesight, it is useful to give the baby sea fish. It is pre-boiled and cleaned of bones. The menu includes vegetables.

Calcium is useful for the musculoskeletal system, cheese, nuts, and dried fruits are added to food.

Some animals love different seafood, it is allowed to add them in small quantities.

• Seaweed is a source of vitamins and minerals. It also has a beneficial effect on the coat of the animal.

Dogs love veins, bones, they eat buckwheat, rice groats with pleasure. Porridges are boiled and then mixed with other ingredients.

The feeding of the dachshund must be balanced so that the pet receives all the necessary substances. There is a lot of fiber in vegetables and fruits, so carrots, cabbage, apples are included in the diet of a small creature. It enjoys eating cheese, yogurt.

Dairy products are rich in calcium. Dogs add sunflower, corn, olive oils to food. These are sources of amino acids.

Prohibited Products

The dog does not need white fresh bread, sweets. The use of such products adversely affects her health. You can sometimes offer her rye crackers in a small amount.

Do not pamper your four-legged friend by feeding from the table. The following foods are unacceptable in the diet:

1. sugar;
2. sausages;
3. smoked delicacies;
4. semolina and pearl barley;
5. fatty foods.

Particular attention is paid to the choice of food for dachshunds. Puppies eat milk, it is not suitable for adult animals. Eggs are added to dishes or given boiled. The dog should not eat tubular bones, they can clog or damage the intestines.

Do not give your baby citrus fruits, strawberries. They cause allergies. Experienced breeders do not recommend using cilantro, celery in dishes. Such products are dangerous for dachshunds: condensed milk, chocolate, boiled sausage. Spoiled foods should not be added to food.

Nutrition rules

Feeding a pet is varied so that the body receives all the substances it needs. At two months, the puppy eats 5 times, the animal should not be overfed. Overeating leads to an increase in the weight of the dachshund, the appearance of diseases.

• It is better to make a feeding schedule for the dachshund. An adult dog receives food in the morning and in the evening at room temperature.
• Do not leave food on the bowl, after eating it is removed. Water to be freely available.

To decide how to properly feed a dachshund, I take into account the characteristics of the pet, taste preferences. New components are introduced gradually, observing the condition of the baby.

If a dog has severe itching, then this is a sign of an allergic reaction. Dachshund eats as much as they give her. Therefore, the owners carefully monitor the diet of the pet, you can not give food more than the norm.

Important! Puppies are fed before a walk, they go to the toilet immediately after eating. Adults are best fed after walking, they need to rest.

Vigorous games of the pet immediately after eating increase the likelihood of intestinal volvulus. Food for older dachshunds is less high-calorie, it is carefully selected. More food is required for a dog nursing puppies.

After the birth of babies and feeding, the animal is exhausted, it is fed. It is better to discuss this issue with a veterinarian, he will select a diet for a dachshund.

Compliance with the diet has a positive effect on the digestive system of a four-legged friend.

The amount of food for a dachshund depends on the calorie content of the products, the weight of the dog and other factors. You need to carefully monitor the behavior and physical condition of your pet. If he is cheerful and cheerful and moderately well-fed, then the diet is chosen correctly.

Useful and harmful products for dachshunds. Feeding regimen for adult dogs. What is the danger of obesity and the use of harmful products.

Dachshunds, as a breed, appeared in Germany. They were used to hunt burrowing animals. Therefore, their body is elongated, legs are short. They come in three sizes:

1. Standard;
2. Dwarf;
3. Rabbit.

They are also divided according to the type of wool. Some dachshunds have smooth and short guard hairs, while others have long ones. One of the varieties is characterized by coarse and hard hair.

Dachshund colors include solid, tan, brindle, and merle. The coat color varies from yellow to black with rufous spots in certain places.

The maximum standard weight of dachshunds is 9 kg, but there are dogs that outgrow this value. They weigh up to 13 kg, and in miniature there are representatives with a body weight of about 3 kg.

The character of the dachshund has a wide variety of traits. These dogs are smart, trainable and infinitely loyal to their owner. They are fearless and have excellent flair, they love attention and affection, but they are not deprived of independence.

Dachshund nutrition basics

There are few dogs in the breed whose appetite is unlimited. However, healthy food combined with the right diet will make the dog stronger, and her life is happy and full of strength.

Healthy foods

1. Meat;
2. Vegetables;
3. Dairy products;
4. sea ​​fish;
5. Eggs;
6. Kashi;
7. Fruit.

This set is suitable for all adult dachshunds. There are foods that are given every day, but some of the list is better to give periodically.

Meat component

Tenderloin, cue ball and other delights for a dog are not the best option. Dachshunds need meat with veins, for example, trimming from the head. It should not be greasy or spoiled. Beef, turkey, lamb and chicken are the staple food for dachshunds.

Important: Do not give chicken skin to dogs because it is oily and often causes allergic reactions.

Meat in the diet of dachshunds should be 30-60%. Useful offal in the form of beef tripe, heart, chicken liver, stomachs and hearts. They are given raw or lightly boiled. The exception is the scar.

Dairy products

They make up to 30% of the dog's daily ration. Maintain the balance of trace elements in the pet's body. They are also given for the prevention of osteoporosis, dental diseases.

Milk is digested only in puppies. In adult dogs, it causes indigestion due to fat content. It is successfully replaced by kefir, fermented baked milk, cottage cheese.

Curdled milk and other products are made from homemade milk. Yoghurts are chosen without fillers, sugar. You can add some berries to it.

Kashi

The benefits of cereals are debated. However, fans of buckwheat and rice are not decreasing. Porridges are steamed on water and given warm along with meat, kefir, fermented baked milk. Hercules, millet is practically not absorbed by the dog's body, and semolina is too oily.

Kashi is given mainly in the cold season. Buckwheat and rice per day, the dog should eat no more than 20% of the entire serving.

In summer, vegetables are put instead of porridge. For taste and increase in useful properties, chopped greens are added to them - parsley and dill.

Vegetables and fruits

Vegetables are a source of fiber, which aids digestion. Dogs themselves look for grass, zucchini and cucumbers in the beds.

It is better to refuse potatoes, since starch is useless.

From vegetables, cucumbers, carrots, sauerkraut or stew, zucchini, zucchini, beets are suitable.

They are tinder or cut into pieces and added to the rest of the food.

Fruits are natural vitamins. Green apples with sourness, pears are given as a treat or an additive to cereals, cottage cheese.

All seasonal fruits and vegetables are suitable.

Many dachshunds are happy to eat raspberries, cherries from a branch. However, the seeds can be harmful, so they are removed from cherries and sweet cherries.

Important: Raw cabbage, peaches cause fermentation and discomfort in the dog's stomach.

Bones and cartilage

Bones are not given every day and exclusively beef. First of all, the fragments are removed and inspected. Dogs love the bone marrow inside them, it's very useful, as well as the cartilage on the sides. Beef moss, shoulder blades are safe.

Necks from chicken, turkey are effective for brushing teeth. For very small dachshunds, they are lightly beaten off with a kitchen mallet. Pork meat is not allowed for dogs, but ears and tail are allowed. They have a positive effect on the ligaments and bones of the dachshund.

Prohibited Products

This list includes:

1. Salty food, smoked foods;
2. Roast;
3. Sweets;
4. Muffin;
5. legumes;
6. Chocolate;
7. Tubular and any boiled bones.

With caution, pets are treated to citrus fruits, breaking off a slice if the dog shows interest in them.

Bones from birds and all boiled are a source of danger. Their fragments injure the stomach and oral cavity, cause constipation and disorders of the digestive system. You can cook jellied meat from them. A dog needs 10 times less salt than a human.

She gets her norm from the usual food, so it is better to refuse this product.

Dry food for dachshunds

His choice depends on the size of the dog. Health, activity and age are also important. For pregnant and lactating bitches, food with a high content of proteins and fats is selected, but after weaning, the puppies are gradually transferred to a less nutritious one.

In normal mode, the dog needs a finished product with small granules. Dachshunds may refuse to eat large balls.

Good food contains more than 40% meat products, no dyes, and it does not taste salty. Bright color and smell indicates harmful additives. There are many different manufacturers, but for dachshunds, food for small and active breeds is suitable.

On each package, the portion is indicated in accordance with the condition and age of the pet.

Important: Dachshunds should not be given cat food.

Mode and portions

From 9 months or a little earlier, the dachshund is transferred to feeding 2 times a day. Since this is a small breed, it is harmful for them to starve for a long time. However, some individuals switch to eating 1 time per day.

They are fed either 2-3 hours before the walk, or after it after 1 hour. If the dog eats before activity, stomach torsion is possible.

Each dachshund has an individual body and need for food. Therefore, the owners of this breed are guided by the appearance and well-being of the dog. She should not have heavy breathing, waddle gait, loose pasterns.

The bones on the croup are easily palpable, but do not stick out. When a pet is in this state, then he does not have obesity. It threatens with problems with the heart, respiratory organs, musculoskeletal system, digestion. An obese animal finds it difficult and lazy to move, its heart may not be able to cope with the increased load.

When fed dry pellets, the dachshund always drinks plenty of water. Pour filtered or settled for several hours. Water should be at room temperature and in sufficient quantity for any type and diet.