Nothing will turn a man's home into a castle more quickly and effectively than a dachshund. ~ Queen Victoria

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Mare-bella Dachshunds

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We strive to make our dogs and puppies as comfortable and happy as can be. All of the dogs and puppies get personal care on a daily basis. They are our pets and we really love them! They get plenty of hugs and kisses as soon as they are able to be handled. We feed them Victor Hi-Pro Plus Dog and Puppy with a top dressing of Life Line Pet Nutrition Tuna Fish Oil, bone (and organ) broth and a sprinkle of wheat germ. This is good for their joints, skin and coat. I love to add fresh eggs from our geese and chickens. Sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots and blueberries go into the pot of bone broth as well to make it all the more healthy and delicious. Pups, as well as nursing moms, get extra nutrition added such as homemade kefir, yogurt and cottage cheese, nutritional yeast. We also have a nice butcher who regularly gives us pork and beef livers, hearts, kidneys and raw bones. All get to partake in this tasty treat! Of course everyone likes to get their NuVet Plus vitamin/supplement. Garlic granules and diatomaceous earth are used daily to boost immune system and prevent worms, parasites, mites and fleas. Organic Icelandic Kelp is another thing we add to their diet. It helps in many ways with supplying a complete list of necessary minerals but we started using it originally to keep their teeth clean and healthy! We care deeply about their well being and hope for the very best homes for our precious little babies. This is the food we are currently feeding our dogs and pups. We have been very happy with it. We will give you a sample bag for your puppy's first few days. If you are going to switch to something else, just mix it in together to ease their tummy over gently.
NuVet Plus is not available in stores or directly to the general public. You can only purchase NuVet Plus when you get a recommendation only from a pet professional. Thousands of the nation’s top veterinarians and other pet industry professionals use NuVet Plus® for their own pets and recommend it to their clients’ pets!
NuVet Plus is Natural – No Artificial Sweeteners or Fillers NuVet Plus – A Taste Pets Love! Made with Real Chicken Liver.
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Cat and Dog Fish Oil Supplements - Premium oil at an excellent price point! From the premier producer of wild Alaskan salmon oil, our fish oil is pure, natural and gently filtered within hours of harvest to retain all the goodness that nature intended.
All Natural Liquid Fish Oil - Our wild Alaskan fish oil is 100% natural. It is made and packaged in the USA from wild Alaskan Pollock, one of the most popular fish in the country.
DHA Supplements - Our fish oil is a natural source of DHA that supports brain, eye and heart health, and has anti‐inflammatory properties. Our Omega 3 oil also replenishes moisture in your animal's skin for a healthy, shiny coat, prevents flaking, and can help reduce excessive shedding.
No-Mess Omega Oil for Dogs and Cats - We utilize silicon-valve dispenser caps that make dispensing clean and simple with no mess! In addition, they facilitate the use of tamper-proof packaging unavailable to pump dispensers (available on 8.5, 16.5, 26 and 32oz bottles.)
Life Line Pet Nutrition - We are passionate about taking care of your animals. Our mission is to provide pet owners with quality, organic pet nutritional products that help animals lead healthier, happier, and longer lives. At Life Line Pet Nutrition, we understand how important your pets are to you, which is why our focus is on a holistic approach to animal health by emphasizing healthy diets.
We love to add this oil to our dog's diet https://lifelinepet.com/product/wild-tuna-wild-alaska-pollock-oil/
Our wild caught tuna oil and wild Alaska pollock oil are combined to provide our highest levels of Omega Fatty Acids available in one of Life Line’s fish oil products. Tuna oil contains one of the highest levels of DHA of any marine fish and, for that reason, is typically used for manufacturing baby formula. Wild Alaska pollock, a cousin of the cod, is an excellent source of Omega-3 EPA.These ultra-high levels of Omega-3 make this product good for young or pregnant pets. DHA is an important structural component in the brain and can make a puppy more responsive to training. (IAMS completed a study showing puppies with a DHA supplements outperformed puppies who had no supplement).While Omega-3’s are important for brain, eye, and heart health, it’s not possible to get the daily supplemental dosage through kibble food alone. Adding fish oil to your puppy and or/kitten’s or pregnant pets’ food is the best method for ensuring they receive the adequate dose of Omega-3’s daily.
​Do we remove dew claws?http://youtu.be/r4XflsMEk-k ​Here are a few suggestions we have on caring for your Dachshund.We certainly do not have all the answers, but have a few suggestions for you about things we have discovered along the way.
Like people, dogs are what they eat. We recommend feeding your pup a high end puppy food. Read your dog and puppy food labels and know what you are feeding your baby. (Beware of cheap fillers and cancer causing preservatives.) We feed a high end food called Victor High Pro Plus. We believe that feeding your dog a better dog food will give him a better quality of life. (Contrary to popular opinion it is alright to feed your puppy some healthy human food, go ahead and give him burger and rice and those leftover green beans.)
Do not let your dog get fat. Fat dogs have lots of health problems. Feed a good healthy diet. Carrying too much weight at a young age is going to add stress on soft puppy bones and this DOES have an effect on skeletal development.
Although children and puppies were made for each other, remember child-pup playtime should always be supervised. Even if your pup is well socialized with children, youngsters are impulsive and may (and have) accidentally hurt each other in play. Your pup’s happiness is in your hands. Establish basic training as well as a set of rules for family and pet to live by. A crate is a valuable tool, and most pups welcome the confines. It provides a closed and safe haven.
Pick a veterinarian that you are comfortable with and that will take the time to answer all of your questions. If you do not currently have a vet, ask your friends who they use and who they would recommend. A good vet is an ever-present help in time of trouble!!
Puppy Foods: Choosing a puppy food is not easy. Not all foods are created equal and not all veterinarian endorsed foods are the best choice. We want our babies to get the best start possible. This link will show you the top 4 and 5 star rated puppy foods available: ​http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-dog-foods/best-puppy-foods/​https://yourdogadvisor.com/healthiest-dog-food/
We also think a good coconut oil is superb! Here are a few good reasons to use coconut oil on your pet's food.
  • Antibacterial — Stops bacteria that cause gum disease, throat infections, urinary tract infections and ulcers in their tracks.
  • Anticarcinogenic — Keeps dangerous cancer cells from spreading, while boosting immunity.
  • Antifungal — Destroys infection-promoting fungus and yeast.
  • Anti-inflammatory — Suppresses inflammation and repairs tissue.
  • Antimicrobial — Deactivates harmful microbes and fights infection.
  • Antioxidant — Protects from free radical damage.
  • Antiretroviral — Destroys HIV and HTLV-1.
  • Antiparasitic — Rids the body of lice, tapeworms and other parasites.
  • Antiprotozoal — Kills protozoal infection in the gut.
  • Antiviral — Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, AIDS, hepatitis and more.
  • Absorption — Very easy to digest and makes nutrients readily available.
A word about lauric and capric acid Coconut oil is loaded with a very powerful antimicrobial fatty acid called lauric acid, also found in breast milk. In the body, lauric acid is converted to monolaurin, which is a potent antiviral, antibacterial and antiprotozoal substance.Coconut oil also contains another fatty acid: capric acid. Capric acid is present in very small amounts in goat’s milk and cow’s milk, but is abundant in tropical oils, including coconut oil and palm kernel oil.It is a medium-chain fatty acid that has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. In the body, capric acid is converted to monocaprin, a form that can readily fight viruses, bacteria and the yeast Candida albicans.
Helpful Training Links:
For tips on a natural and effective way to combat lice, fleas, mites and ticks on your pet, check out (food grade) Diatomaceous Earth.http://www.earthworkshealth.com/pets-animals.php https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/blog/Hold-Off-on-Those-Oral-Flea-Killing-Medications-21926-1.html​Wondering about the difference of double dapples and piebalds?http://www.dachshund.org/article_double_dapple.html#top​​Wondering about vaccines? http://www.akc.org/content/health/articles/puppy-shots-complete-guide/​​www.akc.org/subscribe/pupdate
Questions on training?https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/training​Please go to this website and read why we ask you to wait to spay and neuter your dachshund until he or she has fully developed. It is very important that you know why. This way you will not be swayed by the well meaning but sometimes ignorance of a veterinarian. https://dogsfirst.ie/health-issues/dog-neutering/
"What one loves in childhood stays in the heart forever." Mary Jo Putney
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