Average Dachshund Feeding Chart: Daily Amounts

Having a puppy for the first time is a challenge. Are you wondering how much should I feed my miniature dachshund, what’s the right food, and more stressful questions? Especially with such a small dog, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about feeding it and caring for it properly.

So, let’s go over some of the basics below.

How Much Should I Feed My Miniature Dachshund?

Dachshunds love to eat and mini Doxies are no exception. What’s more, because of their small size, even the smallest differences in their meal sizes can lead to underfeeding or overfeeding.

And neither of those is fun as they can lead to stuff such as malnutrition in the case of the former and obesity in the case of the latter. Not to mention other potential problems such as diarrhea, vomiting, bloating (Gastric Dilatation Volvulus), and others.

So, how much should I feed my miniature dachshund to avoid such problems?

Best food for miniature dachshund puppy

Well, the recommended amount for an adult mini Doxie is 8 to 9 ounces or about 250 grams of kibble a day. Those should be divided into two meals. That applies to a dog that weighs around 9 or 10 pound

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