https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education and Inspiration Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:06:55 +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/dachshund-dew-claws-what-you-need-to-know/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dachshund-dew-claws-what-you-need-to-know/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:53:57 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82744 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 to perform this procedure unless there is an injury. But what is a dew claw and what...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dachshund-dew-claws-what-you-need-to-know/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-is-my-long-haired-dachshund-so-fuzzy/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-is-my-long-haired-dachshund-so-fuzzy/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:59:42 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82736 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 poofballs. A few years later, I learned that this fuzzy hair look was called a “spay coat” from my...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-is-my-long-haired-dachshund-so-fuzzy/feed/ 3 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/cleaning-your-dogs-teeth-anesthesia-free-teeth-cleaning-is-not-evil/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/cleaning-your-dogs-teeth-anesthesia-free-teeth-cleaning-is-not-evil/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=12047 I’m willing to put my dog’s under anesthesia to clean their teeth and get x-rays if our vet thinks it’s necessary, but I would rather avoid it if possible. While undergoing anesthesia is relatively low risk for most dogs, I have personally seen how it takes my dogs several days after to return to acting...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/cleaning-your-dogs-teeth-anesthesia-free-teeth-cleaning-is-not-evil/feed/ 58 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/common-dachshund-teeth-problems/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/common-dachshund-teeth-problems/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2023 01:53:23 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=81882 Dental problems in dogs are often viewed as being a minor inconvenience, but problems with your Dachshund’s teeth could be much more serious than you realize. In this article, I am going to share the 6 most common Dachshund teeth problems and why you should pay attention to the signs of trouble.  I’m also going...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/common-dachshund-teeth-problems/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-dachshund/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-dachshund/#respond Sat, 02 Apr 2022 14:33:49 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21396 Staying on top of your Dachshund’s grooming needs is an important part of being a responsible dog owner. Not only is a proper grooming routine helpful in keeping your house clean, but it also has a direct impact on your dog’s health and well-being.  It controls shedding, prevents painful matting, removes dirt and grime, and...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-often-should-you-bathe-a-dachshund/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-cut-dachshund-nails-what-worked-for-me/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-cut-dachshund-nails-what-worked-for-me/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2021 22:32:09 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20358 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-cut-dachshund-nails-what-worked-for-me/feed/ 5 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/top-5-mistakes-people-make-when-cutting-their-dogs-nails/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/top-5-mistakes-people-make-when-cutting-their-dogs-nails/#comments Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:00:40 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19079 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/top-5-mistakes-people-make-when-cutting-their-dogs-nails/feed/ 44 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/is-tropiclean-our-clean-teeth-and-fresh-breath-solution-smoochurpooch/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/is-tropiclean-our-clean-teeth-and-fresh-breath-solution-smoochurpooch/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=9464 Is TropiClean safe and an effective way to help clean your dog's teeth and keep their fresh breath? ]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/is-tropiclean-our-clean-teeth-and-fresh-breath-solution-smoochurpooch/feed/ 18 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-a-dogs-teeth-cleaned/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-a-dogs-teeth-cleaned/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2014 01:00:49 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=7830 I don’t brush my dog’s teeth but I am willing to pay for full teeth cleaning under anesthesia when they need it. So that I was prepared when that day comes, I started researching how much teeth cleaning for dogs cost. UPDATED: January 25, 2023 How Much Does a Dog Dental Cleaning Cost in Seattle?...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-a-dogs-teeth-cleaned/feed/ 171 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/one-way-to-clean-your-dogs-teeth-without-brushing/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/one-way-to-clean-your-dogs-teeth-without-brushing/#comments Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=7755 Note: Brushing your dog’s teeth is the best way to keep them healthy and clean. I am not saying you should do this instead. However, if you do not brush your dog’s teeth, this is one way you an start doing something to keep them healthy. If you do already brush your dog’s teeth, this...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/one-way-to-clean-your-dogs-teeth-without-brushing/feed/ 97 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/i-dont-brush-my-dogs-teeth-i-did-this-instead/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/i-dont-brush-my-dogs-teeth-i-did-this-instead/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://174.132.195.60/~youdidwh/?p=6262 I Admit I Don’t Brush My Dog’s Teeth Yup, you read that right – I. Do. Not. Brush. My. Dog’s. Teeth. I’ve received a lot of flack for this statement. I’ve heard things like: If people really knew me though, and how spoiled and well taken care of my dogs are, I don’t think they...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/i-dont-brush-my-dogs-teeth-i-did-this-instead/feed/ 410