Does your Dachshund have joint pain or arthritis? You’re not alone. Members of the Facebook I Love My Dachshund community recently shared their insights on the following question: What food would you recommend for Dachshunds with arthritis? We received hundreds of helpful responses, and here are some of the best.
Always remember to consult your veterinarian before making any health changes to your dachshund’s diet, especially if they are suffering from arthritis or other medical problems. iHeartDogs is reader powered so some of the links below may be affiliate links where we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
The 25 best foods for Dachshunds with arthritis or joint pain
Something fish-based with lots of omega oils that we use raw, country-soaked ingredients. But if they eat well the food you have, taking supplements may be easier on the stomach than changing the diet. Use your usual diet as a base to add fresh meats and vegetables to meals. I also added glucosamine. I will include a photo of my 18 year old eating
Author: Andrea C.
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I will look at Hills science diet Special recipes for joints / arthritis. There is also a joint pill for dogs that I understand works quite well. My Doxie has bladder stones and the doctor recommends Science Diet prescription foods.
Author: Teresa W.
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My little boy Fenway (18 years 3 months) has been sharing my collagen protein drink for years. He has never had any problems with joints, spine, hips or any problems. He still jumps around and loves to play… just a little slower.
Author: Ray F.
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I have to cook chicken (with vitamins for dogs and Wuffies for arthritis). She will eat commercial pet food until I stick to it, then won’t!!!
Author: Carol K.
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My Doxie slowed down at 12. I started feeding her Natural Balance vegan dry powder and canned food and switched her food to raw carrots. Not long after, she got the zoomies again. She is 15 years old now and loves to go for walks and play with my sons.
Author: Christine L.
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We keep farmers’ dogs because we have food allergies. He loves it and it’s human quality food
Author: Audrey S.
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Mine is expensive prescription hill j / d and it was horrible. It is always hungry and scrambles for food with other dogs.
Author: Bonnie Bish N.
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I’ve used Royal Canin for Doxiesit has Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Author: Wendy Eisel R.
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Hill’s scientific diet. I’m sure they have a good brand for arthritis and otherwise buy CBD oil and give them arthritis drops of CBD oil or glucosamine for dogs. Hills, glucosamine and CBD are all expensive but it’s worth it for your animal.
Author: Susan W.
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You won’t be disappointed with Zignature salmon and trout. It contains a lot of omega-3. My Dachshund is also using the vet-recommended omega-3 and Galliprant liquid. He is doing great!
Author: Janet Bookmyer W.
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I feed me Purina One Healthy Joint
Author: H bill.
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Like people, they are all different. I have a 13 year old and a 15.5 year old who both weigh 10 lbs. Older adults with arthritis and taking 0.01 drops of CBD oil every 4 days eased arthritis discomfort and they were fed Purina Pro Plan Sensitive stomach, 1/2 whole pumpkin ice cubes and a few blueberries per day. They are all active dogs, with shiny coats, good physique and a ‘ready when you need it’ attitude.
Author: Linda A.
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I feed my son fresh pet The vet approved, and I boiled chicken feet, sweet potatoes, and young carrots for him. He is also taking 3 different pain relievers.
Author: Mary Ann G.
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Recently, I started feeding me real shredded chicken breast with chickpeas, peas, bone broth and pumpkin. Then she was given a supplement for arthritis and a multivitamin
Author: Tribute Deidre P.
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Get with your vet. But I use Hills 7+ scientific diet and collagen supplement Biocell Pet
Author: Kerry S.
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Raw beef, chicken meat (with bones, intestines and organs)… has been made for 15 years. Chicken, we grind our own, and beef, we buy 2 lb ones from Blue Ridge Beef. We provide seniors with lots of useful vegetables and fruits as well as CBD oil, sardines (in liquid form), Galliprant (prescription) and daily exercise)
Author: Rick Z.
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No potatoes or grains as they cause inflammation and make arthritis a lot more painful. Honestly I would go fresh. If you don’t want to do it yourself there are plenty of complete varieties out there.
Author: Nicky C.
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I use royal dog I order directly from Amazon or dai. They have special food needs
Author: Teri P.
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We just moved fresh pet a while back. Our Doxie is 12 and a half years old and much more active. Run like the wind
Author: Gloria M H.
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I have always bought Diamond dog food from tractor supplies, they have a senior
Author: Kathy V.
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My son will only eat Cesar soft food. Now he is 13 years old. But the pain is not over yet. Crush a baby aspirin in his food.
Author: Marsha W.
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Find one that is wheat-free or essentially gluten-free. Gluten makes joints, animals and humans worse. Look for some that have glucosamine and chondroitin, must have both because neither can be absorbed without the other. You can always make food for them using beef, chicken, vegetables, etc. tons of recipients out there. Fat is also needed for joints.
Author: Christopher F.
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Nutrition made from real fish and meat with no corn or other fillers. We’ve been letting our older dogs do this for a few months now and what a difference!
Author: Jo L.
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The fresh pet put it in the cooler on the aisle for dog food along with general dog food supplements. I’ve been in the same boat for years and joint supplements work best with a healthy diet. Fresh foods help the digestive system work properly so supplements can be absorbed.
Author: Joe C.
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Glucosamine liquid. My puppies can’t even walk. Liquids absorb better. And salmon or fish oil acts as a lubricant. Amazon has these products at reasonable prices. My puppies can’t eat them which is very painful. After 5-6 days they walk painlessly. There are many manufacturers that make these products. I’ve been using it for years, I think it helps their teeth too. It did something to the cartilage. There’s a product called Dasuquin, vet recommended, it’s for teeth and arthritis. It’s very good. Read Reviews it will help you decide. One more thing, another vet suggested surgery. Never had to have surgery. My dog is not in pain.
Author: Susan H.
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