Dachshund: size, daily amount and PAWER

Dachshund owners often ask if PAWER fits. It is a daily liquid for adult dogs, dosed by weight (7 to 15 kg is the usual breed range). It is not a medicine and promises no results. Ask your vet first if your dog has a condition or takes medication.

Typical adult weight: 7 to 15 kg

At 7 kg1.2 ml a day
At 15 kg2.6 ml a day

Breed standards give ranges. Your dog may be lighter or heavier, so weigh your dog and use that number.

Who is the Dachshund?

The Dachshund is a long, low, bold little hunter with a big voice. A standard adult is usually 7 to 15 kg. The miniature is smaller, often around 4 to 5 kg, so check your own dog’s weight rather than the label.

How the daily amount follows weight

PAWER Daily is a liquid for dogs. The dose is simple: 1.7 ml per 10 kg of body weight per day. The syringe is marked in ml. Weigh your dog, divide by ten, multiply by 1.7.

9 kg dog: 1.53 ml a day
12 kg dog: 2.04 ml a day

The dose finder on the site does the same sum for you. Always use your own dog’s weight, not the breed average.

Age and size questions

Dachshunds are long-backed, and owners commonly ask their vet about keeping them lean and careful on stairs and jumps. We make no claims about back health, but a weight-based dose suits a breed where every kilo is watched. Miniatures get a smaller dose than standards.

Owners of this breed commonly ask about three stages:

Puppy: Dachshunds are usually grown by about a year, though many stay cheeky for life. PAWER is not for puppies under one year.
Adult: Adults are often busy, curious and happy to dig, sniff and follow a scent.
Senior: Older Dachshunds often slow down, and owners commonly talk to the vet about movement and body condition.

What PAWER cannot promise

PAWER is a complementary feed, not a medicine. It does not treat, cure or prevent any disease. Its eight ingredients (NMN, PQQ, CoQ10, methylfolate, fisetin, isoquercetin, inulin and vitamin B12) have mostly been studied in people and lab animals. PAWER itself has not been studied. Nobody can promise results, and we will not.

What you may notice is up to your dog. Think of it as a daily routine and a way to look at what goes in the bowl.

Talk to your vet first

Ask your vet before starting if your dog:

takes any medication
has a health condition
is pregnant or nursing
or if you are simply unsure

PAWER is not for puppies under one year. It is for dogs only: never give it to a cat or any other animal, as some compounds that suit dogs do not suit other species.

Ready to try the maths? Take the quiz or read more in our guide to large dogs.

General information for pet owners. Not veterinary advice.

Questions people ask

How big is a Dachshund?

A standard Dachshund is usually 7 to 15 kg. The miniature is smaller. Weights vary, so weigh your own dog and use that for the dose.

How much PAWER for a Dachshund?

1.7 ml per 10 kg per day. A 9 kg dog gets 1.53 ml and a 12 kg dog gets 2.04 ml. A miniature at 5 kg would get 0.85 ml. The dose finder helps.

Is PAWER suitable for a Dachshund puppy?

No. PAWER is not for puppies under one year. Ask your vet what suits your puppy and when to consider any supplement. Your vet can advise on your own dog.

Does PAWER help a Dachshund's back?

We do not claim anything about named conditions. If you worry about your Dachshund's back or movement, see your vet. PAWER is a daily routine, not a medicine.

My Dachshund takes medication. What now?

Ask your vet first. Any dog on medication or with a known condition should be checked before something new is added. Your vet can advise on your own dog.