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Like any animal, each has its own needs and areas of specific care. For Dachshunds there are two areas we preventatively treat in order to help their bodies age to the best of its ability. You can purchase these on Amazon but please feel free to use whichever products your dog likes best and/or fits your budget.
Glucosamine
Using a glucosamine supplement is important for many animals, it is essential for dachshunds due to the bodily structure, specifically their long spines. Wear and tear of the spine of a dachshund is inevitable and one of the main health issues they face as they get older. Glucosamine is a supplement that is helpful for joints and bones. Giving this supplement to a dachshund from the beginning of its life helps set the bone health of the dog up for success. This is the one we use with our dogs, we like to use liquid as it typically absorbs better within the body.
Omega 3
Another area dachshunds can struggle is dry skin which can cause some hair loss. In our experience they seem to get this on their ears. Omega 3 is an oil you can add to their food that helps with the overall health of their fur and skin. This is the one we use with our dogs, we like to use liquid as it typically absorbs better within the body.
Coconut Oil
If you see that your dachshund is experiencing dry skin, and after having it looked at by a vet to rule out any other issues, there are some topical treatments you can use to provide extra care. We use coconut oil on our dachshunds ears topically as needed (along side giving the omega 3 oil in their food) and it worked wonders.
Ear Covers
Sometimes, due to poor circulation in dachshunds ears, they can experience damage on the tips of their ears. Specifically in cold/snowy weather. Having an ear cover for any outside activities in these weather conditions can be helpful in preventing this.