and the dachshund has particular difficulty getting around once he puts on a little extra weight. because of these problems, it is extremely important that you learn to recognize when your dachshund might be overweight and prepare to put your pooch on a diet if necessary. start by feeling for his ribs, which should be easy to feel and only under a very thin layer of fat, much like the backs of your hands. if you have a hard time …

your dog would probably love to chow down on a hotdog. hotdogs could be considered a kind of mystery meat, full of ingredients that you might be surprised by, or might not recognize. many hotdogs contain ingredients that are not good for dogs, such as sodium nitrate, which has been linked to cancer; monosodium glutamate (msg); and sugars or artificial sweeteners. according to the national academy of sciences, a dog weighing 33 pounds only needs 200 milligrams (mg) of sodium …