A week after we brought Pete home, we started weaning him off the breeder’s dog food and onto a better choice. I did a lot of research to figure out the most reputable dog foods brands and the nutrients mini dachshund puppies needed. My sister-in-law feeds her corgi Wellness brand puppy food, so that was the first brand I looked into. I read dozens of positive consumer reviews and eventually reached out to Wellness to find out which of their products would be best for Pete. The Wellness representative was so sweet and sent us a huge box of food for our little man to try out. 

Pete absolutely loves Wellness Small Breed Complete Health Puppy in the turkey, oatmeal and salmon meal recipe. We feed him 1/3 cup twice a day. He knows the sound it makes when we scoop out his food, so he runs super fast into the kitchen and hops up and down. Our vet says that Pete is gaining the appropriate amount of weight and is in great health – and we have Wellness brand puppy food to thank for that. 

The Small Breed Complete Puppy food is nutrient-rich and designed to support the unique health needs of smaller dogs. It has:

• DHA to support healthy brain development vital to learning and training
• Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and vitamins and minerals to support cellular health
• Oatmeal, barley and brown rice for energy
• Live, naturally occurring microorganisms to support digestive health and ensure optimal nutrient absorption
• Flax seed and salmon oil to product a healthy coat and nourished skin

Usually after dinner, Pete craves something sweet. (I don’t know this for sure since he can’t talk, but when I give him sweet treats he goes crazy!) His favorite dessert is the Wellness Petite Treats Soft Mini-Bites With Lamb, Apples and Cinnamon. These actually smell really good and are bite-sized for small dogs. They are grain free, wheat free, and contain no corn, soy, artificial colors or flavors. I can even pronounce all the ingredients: lamb meal, dried ground potatoes, tapioca flour, glycerine, lamb, chicken fat, cane molasses, pea fiber, apples, flax seed, chickpeas, salt, cinnamon, guar gum, mixed tocopherols to preserve freshness, and rosemary extract. 

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