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About Cindy
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Rescue questions, general behavior, coat colors, sizes, and general information. I cannot provide detailed medical answers but can share some experiences.

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I have worked with dachshund rescue for over 4 years and rescued about 300 dachshunds, have owned dachshunds all my life, and have worked with special needs, puppy mills dogs, and other breeds as well.

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In Category  Dachshunds

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loud gurling sound coming from tummy10/3/2008
  Q: my 1 1/2 yr old dachshund has a loud gurgling tummy he does not seem sick he eats fine,no ...
  A: I cannot give medical advice legally but I will say that if he is having no sounds now and you know ...
loud gurling sound coming from tummy9/30/2008
  Q: my 1 1/2 yr old dachshund has a loud gurgling tummy he does not seem sick he eats fine,no ...
  A: It is not normal. Does he have a lot of gas? You should take him to your vet. It could be as ...
pooping and peeing ONLY on beds9/24/2008
  Q: My 1 yr old female dachshund has been the bain of my existance since she came home. She will ony ...
  A: It is unusual that is certain. I have worked with a lot of doxies in rescue and this type of ...
help!9/18/2008
  Q: Alright, well i have recently given my Dachshund away to one of my mothers friends because i have ...
  A: I could tell you more if I saw it but most of the time seizures are where the dog loses control. It ...
17 year old mini doxie does not want to be held9/18/2008
  Q: I have a 17 year old mini doxie. She has been basicaly very healthy. She did have a back injury 9 ...
  A: First let me say wow - 17! That is great. I have had some that old and we have one now that is 18 ...
Have 3 doxies9/11/2008
  Q: I never knew such a site existed and do I have questions!!!!! First I have many many behavioral ...
  A: Extreme separation anxiety is not typical, mild can be. They are very different in personalities ...
Mini-daschund9/8/2008
  Q: My mini-daschund is not aggressive enough around aggressive dogs. How do I train her to stick up ...
  A: I figured this was the case or maybe some neighborhood dogs. I knew you would not let that happen ...
Dachshund has noisy tummy8/24/2008
  Q: Our 6 month old mini gets an upset stomach about once a month. Her stomach makes some very loud ...
  A: Grass will not help - it often makes them throw up. Check with your vet as this could be a sign of ...
Lucy-mini dachshund8/21/2008
  Q: We adopted Lucy, long haired red dapple, 2 1/2 years ago when she was 6 months. Even though she is ...
  A: It could be just genetics - I have seen long hairs like that and since she is a dapple, she may have ...
my 5 year old wont go to the bathroom outside!!8/20/2008
  Q: I have a 5 Year old Dachshound that will not go to the bathroom outside. My girlfriend and I will ...
  A: Try puppy pads in the house. If she starts to use them, move them close to the door and then put ...
Dachshunds8/18/2008
  Q: I have a 3 month Dachshund and i dont know how mush to feed her? she weights around 6pnd she is ...
  A: What is mush feed? If mean make her dry food mushy, then add hot water and let it soak and then ...
mini dachshund8/17/2008
  Q: I have a 3 month mini dachshund and i dont know how mush i have to feed her?
  A: Small portions three times a day is best. She will not eat a lot. The puppy food guidelines on the ...
feeding dogs eggs8/16/2008
  Q: Is is ok (ie, healthy) to feed a dog eggs, specifically egg yokes?
  A: Some dry foods contain eggs. I would always feed it cooked. I would not feed it very often and if ...
dachshund peeing on my bed....8/15/2008
  Q: I have an 8 month old dachshund. She was doing pretty well with the training and this week she has ...
  A: Hard to say. I have had this problem and my dog was trying to tell me something. Is it that she ...
mucus plug8/6/2008
  Q: how long after the mucus plug is discharged does it take for the puppies to be delivered and signs ...
  A: It depends on the number of puppies as to how long. Sometimes the mother has to rest between ...
My Dachshound8/5/2008
  Q: I am about to get a 3 year old dachshound that has been raised with 6 others and they have never ...
  A: There are factors to consider. If she was away from the others, would she be home a lot of the time ...
pet8/5/2008
  Q: i am adopting a 4 month dapple daschund pure breed from the local shelter. His ears dont lay down is ...
  A: Congrats on giving a homeless pet a chance for a nice home! A 4 month should have longer ears and ...
daschund walking7/27/2008
  Q: my male 14 lb daschund does not like to go for walks. He hates his harness and leash and hides ...
  A: Takes along his favorite treat in your pocket and give it to him occasionally as you walk. Also, it ...
2 male dogs7/26/2008
  Q: We have had dog 1 for 9 years (since he was a puppy). We have introduced dog 2 (about 3 years old) ...
  A: Yes, get them neutered. It will take about 30 days to get the hormones to die down, but it will be ...
Breeding?7/21/2008
  Q: I have a female Miniture she about 9.5lbs we are looking to breed her with a male that is about ...
  A: The size should not matter. Also, the pups dying might have been due to the mother, not the father. ...
My hamma7/19/2008
  Q: My 18 1/2 yo female Spaded, dachshund who up until April 08 had no medical problems or history. ...
  A: This is not a question I feel qualified to answer but wow - 18.5 years old! That is great. Most ...
Mating7/15/2008
  Q: I want my mini dasch to have 1 liter There is a couple down the road with a long hair and mines is ...
  A: Do you know anything about the genetics and background of your dog and theirs? You do not want to ...
Skin Problems on blue and tans7/7/2008
  Q: I know blue and tans are prone to alopecia and skin problems, but is that a certainty for every blue ...
  A: I have been told there are some really good foods out there that will help - they are rather ...
Skin Problems on blue and tans7/7/2008
  Q: I know blue and tans are prone to alopecia and skin problems, but is that a certainty for every blue ...
  A: I have fostered several blue and tans from a breeder and she got out of breeding them because of the ...
Fatty Lumps6/30/2008
  Q: We have a 5 month old black & tan minature dachshund bitch, when she was 3 months old we noticed a ...
  A: If it is a fatty lump, she is most likely to get more as she ages. It is unusual for one so young I ...
My Dog6/22/2008
  Q: My Dog has a medium sized bump on his stomach. It use to be the size of a penny an now its about the ...
  A: Not sure exactly where it is located, but it could be hernia and if it gets large it is important ...
Dachshund obsessed with rocks6/16/2008
  Q: Sasha is a 6-year-old dachshund. I have noticed that when I take her outside to potty, she will find ...
  A: Sorry it took me so long but I have been asking others if they had a clue. I have never seen this ...
breeding6/8/2008
  Q: I have an all black female mini dachshund that I am breeding with a double dapple mini male. He has ...
  A: There is no telling if you have not DNA tested but my recommendation is NEVER breed a double dapple ...
dachshunds inbreed by mistatke6/6/2008
  Q: Father got to daughter. She had 4 puppies. Will there be problems?
  A: There can be. Often the issues are genetic and not physically outward signs (like birth defects ...
breeding limits??6/3/2008
  Q: I am wondering how many times one can breed a female miniature dachshund. We have a male and ...
  A: If you must breed, it would be better to not do it more than once a year. It brings the female down ...
Skin issues with blue/blue-tan dachshunds5/28/2008
  Q: I've heard there is a possible concern with the blue-colored dachshund having skin problems, perhaps ...
  A: Yes, it is typical for blues to have some type of coat or skin issues. We have had several blues ...
anal gland release5/27/2008
  Q: I have a 3 yr.old,15 lb.dachshund.When we are holding him and rubbing him on our lap he gets very ...
  A: Sounds like his anal glands need to be expressed. Take him to your vet and have him checked and ...
dog5/25/2008
  Q: i have a smooth short hair miniture dachshund boy he is black and taned hes not got any scabs or ...
  A: That is a tough one. He sounds like a normal color and otherwise healthy little guy. I wonder if ...
How do I know if my dog is in heat?5/12/2008
  Q: I have nine month old Dachshunds. The female is suddenly very irritable and her brother, along with ...
  A: I would keep her away now. She is too young to have pups. Heat can last 3 weeks. Changes in ...
breeding5/6/2008
  Q: what is the oldest age i can breed my pedigree miniature dachshund as she is still in heat? she is ...
  A: Even old females can still have heat cycles. Most dogs around that age are retiring from breeding ...
Skin problems4/28/2008
  Q: I appreciate that this is a medical question and therefore probably difficult to answer but I was ...
  A: She will only get worse and be miserable if it is mange - take her to a different vet. It is very ...
UTI4/19/2008
  Q: I have a miniature daschund who is currently almost four months old. Her urethra is a little ...
  A: Generally that is a little young to go into heat but certainly at five to six months old she could. ...
Crusted Ear Tips4/15/2008
  Q: I have noticed that the tips of my dog ears are crusted and flaking. Is this anything that is ...
  A: Are the ears getting into the food? You might want to consider raising the food bowl a bit if that ...
breeding 2 dapples together any health issues to be concerned with?4/13/2008
  Q: Is it ok the breed 2 dapples from different litters no relationship? advise.
  A: Never breed two dapples! Double dapples are born 80 - 90% with a deformity, blindness, deaf or a ...
breeding a dachshund2/17/2008
  Q: my dachshund is just went into heat 2 days ago. i wanted to know what is the time frame to mate her? ...
  A: Please forgive me for saying this -I see so many unwanted dogs and thousands are killed every day. ...
fawn Mini dachund and alopecia2/15/2008
  Q: I am considering gettting a mini that is fawn colored with green eyes. I know thet there is a ...
  A: Neutering early does help, if it prevents it completely I am not sure, but the hormones contribute a ...
fawn Mini dachund and alopecia2/15/2008
  Q: I am considering gettting a mini that is fawn colored with green eyes. I know thet there is a ...
  A: A fawn color is an isabella. I have fostered several and they all had coat issues. Since it is a ...
ripping mail1/29/2008
  Q: can you tell me why my almost 2 year old male wire haired dachshund has to rush to the letter box ...
  A: It is hard to say why but he has picked up a bad habit (or what he thinks is fun) that he is not ...
Spots on my mini-doxie puppy!1/15/2008
  Q: I am a new owner of a mini-doxie puppy, about 4 months old, and the dog was bought at a puppy ...
  A: Take him to your vet and have him checked. I have seen this type of discoloration with fungus/yeast ...
sibling dogs mated1/7/2008
  Q: what do I do if my sibling dogs mated? Is there a way to prevent pregnancy other than spaying? ...
  A: Usually a female will let a male mate her with several times. That is how a stray can get pregnant ...
daschund12/24/2007
  Q: i recently saw a Piebald daschund, i don't believe the AKC recognizes them. what say you?
  A: The AKC says that excessive white or cream is not a desirable color, so as a breed standard, it is ...
Doxie Puppy12/19/2007
  Q: I am looking at getting a doxie puppy from a person that my friend knows. I am a little concerned ...
  A: That is way too young - you are right. State laws do not usually allow such young ones to be ...
Dachshunds Eyes12/10/2007
  Q: We just adopted an 8 mo. old female Dachshund and we have noticed that her eyes are not oval shaped ...
  A: This means she is a dilute red. Some say there really is no chocolate based red. It is a matter of ...
Dachshunds Eyes12/10/2007
  Q: We just adopted an 8 mo. old female Dachshund and we have noticed that her eyes are not oval shaped ...
  A: Her body shape should tell you more if she is a purebred, but if you love her - that is all that ...
Dog Breeding11/29/2007
  Q: We think our dachshund is on her 2nd heat. We called the vet several months ago b/c we were ...
  A: Sorry, but if she is not ready - she will not allow him to hold her down and there is nothing you ...
breeding dachunds11/19/2007
  Q: I am wondering if you breed 2 red dachunds will all the puppies be red or will they come out as ...
  A: It really depends on the genes they carry and unless you are a breeder and know the history of the ...
Dog in heat; when to breed9/25/2007
  Q: I think my dachshund is in heat for the first time. How do you know for sure, how long do they stay ...
  A: You should see spotting blood, licking herself, restless, and swollen vagina area. Heat cycles are ...
BLOOD IN MY DOGS URINE9/19/2007
  Q: My little miniature dachshund has had a urinary tract infection before but it was cleared and it she ...
  A: This is beyond my experience, but I do have a couple of suggestions and I hope they help. Try using ...
MY DASCHUND'S STOMACH9/18/2007
  Q: I know this shounds crazy, but my daschund is 1 year old, and just finished going into heat about 2 ...
  A: She could be experiencing a false pregnancy. If you plan on getting her spayed (which is healthier ...
17 year old dachshund death9/15/2007
  Q: My 17 year old female dachshund passed away unexpectedly last week apparently from grand mal ...
  A: I cannot give medical advice but I do know we had a foster with a brain tumor whose personality ...

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