In order to make the dachshund coat shiny and beautiful, some people use seaweed or let the dog drink a small amount of vinegar, and some people use protein to coat the dog’s coat, etc. These methods are not good. Such as using protein to coat the Yorkshire or Maltese dog’s hair, once dry, the hair will fork and break, but to damage the hair quality, damage the hair root, making the hair more dull, and sometimes cause dermatitis or skin disease.
To make the dog’s coat shiny and beautiful, feed the dog more protein-rich feed every day. Additives containing vitamin E, vitamin D and seaweed food, vegetables, such as lean meat, boiled egg yolk, vegetable oil, etc. Feed less food rich in sugar, salt, starch, etc. Dogs that are obese and have fat accumulation generally have poorer coat quality.
At the same time, the dog should be given more sunbathing, absorb more ultraviolet light, and exercise regularly to promote its blood circulation, so that it grows a healthy coat.
To protect the dog’s coat, comb it every day, and if possible, it is best to apply a thin layer of coat oil to it. To make the coat shiny, also take care not to let the dog into the bedroom and should be kept in a colder place.
Excessively long toenails can interfere with Dachshund movement and can damage indoor furniture. Adult Dachshunds should be trimmed once a month and litter Dachshunds should be trimmed frequently. Get into the habit of clipping their nails from puppyhood. Trimming finger claws can be done with nail clippers, and after clipping, they should be thrown smooth, and if damage is found, the affected area can be rubbed with iodine to prevent infection.
When cutting nails need to cut off the tip of the part that does not pass through the blood vessels and bend, a breath cut, and then file flat, black claws are not easy to see the blood vessels, you can first cut off most of them and then file flat, in case you cut to the blood vessels and bleeding, apply a hemostatic agent, and use the thumb and index finger to temporarily press on the root of the claw to stop the bleeding.
The Dachshund’s foot pits are easily soiled and injured. So this period should be strengthened care, cleaning not only with warm water to wash the toe part, even the foot sockets to between the toes should be clean, dry, if there are wounds to disinfect in a timely manner. Long-haired Dachshunds need to shave their feet as short as possible, so that they do not slip when walking, but also to prevent their toes from opening too much, generally use the head round small scissors to trim the feet of the fossa, to reduce injury, but also cut clean.
