At RockinDachs, a Radiant Legacy is built from the inside out. We firmly believe that nutrition is the key to our companions’ overall vitality. We are extremely selective about the food and supplements we use to ensure every dog achieves Rock-Solid Health.
1. The Core Diet: Selected for Excellence
We carefully select our primary nutrition sources to promote gut health and support our dogs' specific needs.
• Current Choice: Diamond Naturals. We have found great success with Diamond Naturals, especially for our pack members who may have sensitivities. We utilize the Skin and Coat Blend as it minimizes common allergies and promotes coat health. All Diamond Naturals blends include essential prebiotics and probioticsto help promote optimal gut health and digestion.
• Choosing for Health: Look for foods where a high-quality animal protein is the first ingredient. Always ensure you are feeding a diet formulated specifically for small breed puppies before transitioning to an adult formula.
2. The Critical Connection: Weight and Back Health
For Miniature Dachshunds, weight management is the single most important component of spinal safety. Excess weight puts undue strain on the long, delicate spine, making weight control the most effective preventative measure an owner can take against Intervertebral Disc Disease - IVDD.
• Precision Feeding: We encourage all new owners to adopt a rigorous portion control routine. Always measure food accurately and use your veterinarian’s advice. Do not free-feed or over-treat.
• Treats as Tools: Use low-calorie treats primarily as training rewards. Raw baby carrots or green beans are excellent snacks. Raw carrots, in particular, are a safe aid during the challenging teething phase.
3. Comprehensive Support: Total Body and Joint Care
To ensure total body support and longevity, we supplement our dogs' high-quality diet with targeted nutritional products.
• NuVet Plus - Total Body Support: We give our dogs NuVet Plus daily for comprehensive support. This supplement helps support the immune defense, digestion, cardiovascular system, and nervous system, contributing to healthy skin, coats, and bones.
• NuJoint Plus - Bone and Joint Support: For crucial bone and joint support—essential for a long-backed breed—we rely on NuJoint Plus.
• Ease of Use: Both supplements are available in wafer and powder form. We use the wafer as our dogs love the taste and view them as a daily treat, making administration simple and positive.
You can order a bottle of these essential supplements at www.nuvet.com. For a discount on your order and to help support the RockinDachs breeding program, please use our order code: 498021.
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