Few dogs are as distinctively-shaped as dachshunds, making them particularly predisposed to health problems like IVDD and hip dysplasia. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help to mitigate these issues while also combatting obesity.
Foods containing protein, high fiber content and plenty of essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C are beneficial in maintaining gum health, while Omega-3 fatty acids help decrease inflammation.
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1. Ollie Fresh
Ollie is a fresh-frozen dog food company that custom designs meal plans to meet the individual health, nutritional, and wellness needs of each pup. When you sign up with them, the company will conduct an in-depth interview process that covers their age, weight, activity level, allergies, as well as any additional considerations.
Utilising this data, they’ll find the ideal recipes for your pet, which will be prepared by a team of veterinarians using high-grade organic ingredients cooked and flash-frozen in human grade facilities.
These foods contain moderate levels of calories and protein while providing essential nutrients like L-carnitine, vitamin D3 and K2. Also, note that no fillers or grain-based fat sources such as corn, wheat and soy are used – these may lead to digestive issues in some canines. Furthermore, the meals are slow cooked at low temperatures for optimal absorption by your pup!
2. Nature’s Recipe
Nature’s Recipe is an award-winning brand of dry and wet dog food created in 1987 by Big Heart Pet Brands (now part of J.M. Smucker Company) to offer quality pet nutrition to their clients. They produce various dry kibble products as well as wet foods under popular names such as Milo’s Kitchen and Gravy Train brands.
PetFoodDirect specializes in producing premium quality pet food at an accessible price point for pet parents. All recipes are created by experienced nutritionists with each ingredient chosen with care for optimal performance.
Chicken meal is the first ingredient of this food and provides a concentrated source of protein to build strong muscles for dogs. Rice provides easily digestible carbohydrates; sweet potatoes and pumpkin provide natural sources of complex carbs and beta-carotene, plus fiber. Finally, menhaden fish meal adds another rich source of protein.
3. Royal Canin
Royal Canin is a household name in pet food. Their products are developed using research that takes into account individual pets’ individual nutritional requirements and is divided into categories by breed, age and size.
Their large puppy formula contains chelated minerals that are chemically attached to protein and therefore easier for dogs to absorb, as well as fish oil which contains abundant levels of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids.
German Shepherds will find this food provides them with the right blend of nutrients to support their healthy living. This formula includes hydrolyzed proteins that have been pre-processed so as to be less likely to trigger digestive issues, prebiotics, dietary fibers and antioxidants for immune support – ideal if their dog suffers from skin allergies. Produced right here in America!
4. Taste of the Wild
Taste of the Wild provides high-quality recipes designed specifically to address small-breed dog nutrition. Their recipes recreate an ancestral canine diet, prioritizing animal protein as energy source and essential nutrients. Furthermore, these food options contain less fat to prevent obesity, pancreatitis, and other common health conditions seen among smaller breeds.
This food features venison as the main meat source for flavor and protein, along with lamb meal and garbanzo beans for antioxidants and fiber content. Plus, this recipe is free from corn, wheat and soy, making it suitable for dogs with sensitivities or allergies!
Diamond Pet Foods of the USA have created this food specifically tailored to smaller breeds that uses premium ingredients to provide balanced nutrition. Its design makes it easier for your dachshund to chew, with moderate levels of proteins, fats and carbohydrates (sugars) for maintaining a healthy weight as they age. In addition, this food features chelated minerals which are more easily absorbed than traditional mineral supplements.
