hi how to start a diet it would be a good thing to your dachshunds food intake by one third of its normal daily amount and this does include meals and treats. replace dog biscuits and other treats with carrots apples and oranges these last two you can do as a mix. most dogs enjoy the taste of fruits and vegetables and it is healthier for them. replace a small portion of their meal with green beans or a mix of carrots and peas. if your dachshund eats one cup of food replace one third of the meal with either of the veggies above. this will reduce the calorie amount and provide them with a healthy filler food. dogs do love a good exercise routine with your dachshund. whether it is throwing a ball to play fetch or taking your dog on a walk exercise will always help with weight loss. and dogs do love there walks even if it rains just get out there with them its both of you good twice a day is very good. think of feeding your dachshund a raw meat diet. but try talking this through with your vet first. do hope this helps you. good luck
is feeding a dachshund that is overweight half a hotdog and two teaspoons of wet dog food healthy? . my in-laws think that giving their overweight dachshund too much wet dog food will make her fatter. however they don't think feeding her half a hot dog will do that. are they right or wrong?