https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education and Inspiration Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:04:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-YDWWYW-2023-favicon-1-32x32.png https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com 32 32 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-feed-a-miniature-dachshund/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-feed-a-miniature-dachshund/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:45:53 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=83257 I just brought home my third Dachshund, so I am re-examining how much it cost to feed my dogs. When I only owned one or two Dachshunds, I didn’t care how much I was spending on their food. But now I have three mouths to feed. I did the math and Yikes! Feeding three Dachshunds...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-feed-a-miniature-dachshund/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-best-natural-chews-for-dachshunds-and-where-to-get-them/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-best-natural-chews-for-dachshunds-and-where-to-get-them/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:31:55 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=83157 I am a huge fan of natural chews for Dachshunds, and I give one to my dogs on a daily basis. Natural chews are: I get a lot of questions from followers about them, so I’m providing a list of my top 7 favorites and where to get them. But, first, why do my dogs...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-best-natural-chews-for-dachshunds-and-where-to-get-them/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/pros-and-cons-feeding-your-dachshund-raw-diet/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/pros-and-cons-feeding-your-dachshund-raw-diet/#comments Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:10:31 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=83112 I ventured into the raw feeding world around 2013, when my first Dachshund was about 9 years old. I’d given my dogs a little raw food here and there, but not noticed the health benefits that a lot of raw feeding devotees claimed that I would. However, once I switched his diet to 100% raw,...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/pros-and-cons-feeding-your-dachshund-raw-diet/feed/ 3 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-choose-darwins-raw-dog-food/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-choose-darwins-raw-dog-food/#comments Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=16623 I’ve fed my Dachshunds Darwin’s Raw Dog Food off and on for years. I think it’s high quality, I love that I can have it delivered, and the company is based here in Western Washington so I can feel good about supporting a small, local company. In this article, I share my experience with the...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-choose-darwins-raw-dog-food/feed/ 13 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/enhance-your-dogs-meal-with-real-fresh-food-for-these-health-benefits/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/enhance-your-dogs-meal-with-real-fresh-food-for-these-health-benefits/#comments Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:36:13 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82625 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 to start feeding raw but feel overwhelmed with all the information? Let’s look at the benefits that your Dachshund...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/enhance-your-dogs-meal-with-real-fresh-food-for-these-health-benefits/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/10-reasons-to-add-water-to-your-dogs-dry-food/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/10-reasons-to-add-water-to-your-dogs-dry-food/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:18:56 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82260 As a kid, I remember my Mom preparing our dog’s dry food, or kibble, for meals. She added in a lot of things to make it more nutritious and tasty, including water. This was before the internet so she must have learned it from a book, magazine, or it was passed along from knowledgeable dog...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/10-reasons-to-add-water-to-your-dogs-dry-food/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/supplements-active-senior-dogs-and-dogs-recovering-from-ivdd/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/supplements-active-senior-dogs-and-dogs-recovering-from-ivdd/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:30:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=12547 You want to keep your Dachshund healthy, so you may be wondering what the best supplements are for them. I want to keep mine healthy too so I researched supplements for senior dogs, supplements for Dachshunds with back problems, supplements for dogs that are very active, and more. I came up with a list of...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/supplements-active-senior-dogs-and-dogs-recovering-from-ivdd/feed/ 37 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-i-feed-my-active-dachshunds-to-help-keep-them-healthy/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-i-feed-my-active-dachshunds-to-help-keep-them-healthy/#comments Sat, 29 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=18811 I’ve been asked these questions lot over the years: “What dog food do you recommend for Dachshunds?” “What should I feed my Dachshund to keep them healthy like yours?” “What do you think about food X or Y for Dachshunds?” For the most part, I’ve also creatively dodged those questions a lot over the years....]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-i-feed-my-active-dachshunds-to-help-keep-them-healthy/feed/ 14 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-you-should-rotate-your-dogs-food-and-how-to-do-it-properly/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-you-should-rotate-your-dogs-food-and-how-to-do-it-properly/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:00:52 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=18841 Besides bringing variety, and a “thrill” to your dog’s taste buds, there are many reasons why you may want to rotate your dog’s food. Why Should I Switch My Dog’s Food? Dog Food Advisor sums it up perfectly, “Since there’s no such thing as a perfect dog food, it’s reasonable to assume every product is...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-you-should-rotate-your-dogs-food-and-how-to-do-it-properly/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/a-great-pawnatural-raw-dog-food-for-adventuring/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/a-great-pawnatural-raw-dog-food-for-adventuring/#comments Thu, 01 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=8356 I feed Chester and Gretel all-meat, frozen raw dog food. I didn’t see the difference in energy most claim with raw food until I switched to food that was 90% or greater raw meat and bones. After the switch, my senior dog Chester started acting like a kid again. Frozen raw food is impossible to...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/a-great-pawnatural-raw-dog-food-for-adventuring/feed/ 16 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/9-ways-to-help-stop-your-dachshund-from-scarfing-their-food/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/9-ways-to-help-stop-your-dachshund-from-scarfing-their-food/#comments Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:00:06 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=4152 My Dachshund Gretel has always eaten her dog food too fast. She practically inhales it. It’s “funny” to watch, and it’s something Dachshund owners often joke about because it’s common in the breed, but a dog eating their food too quickly can actually have serious consequences. What Can Happen If Your Dog Eats Food Too...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/9-ways-to-help-stop-your-dachshund-from-scarfing-their-food/feed/ 31