A Texas veterinarian has won fans online after openly declaring her love for dachshunds on Instagram, sparking a wave of affection from sausage-dog owners across the country.
Dr. Indya Woods, who has been a practicing veterinarian in Texas for almost 4 years, told Newsweek that her enthusiasm comes from years of working around the feisty breed—both in hospital settings and at home with her own pets.
“I currently practice emergency medicine in Dallas,” Woods, who goes by @doctorindya on Instagram, said. “My social media journey started as a fourth-year veterinary student at Auburn University, as a way for me to connect with other veterinary students through social media, and it has developed into so much more.”
Woods’ account has amassed over 55,000 followers who regularly tune in to see parts of her daily life as a busy veterinarian. Her Instagram also serves as a launchpad for funny monologues about her diverse array of patients and her favorite dog breeds.
Woods’ viral post from December 20, 2025, struck a particular chord among viewers on the platform, leading to over 75,000 likes, all because of how candidly and humorously she voiced her love of dachshunds.
“As a dachshund-obsessed veterinarian and a proud dog mom of two miniature dachshunds, that video was such a fun way to show that balance between being a veterinarian and a pet parent,” Woods said.
The post has since prompted an outpouring of messages from viewers who share the same love.
“That post turned into a way for so many dachshund owners to connect on how much we love our pups and how similar they are,” Woods added. “I’ve gotten messages of other funny dachshund videos, pictures of the cutest dachshunds all over the U.S., and even messages and emails requesting me to be their new veterinarian!”
In the video, Woods recounts treating a dachshund—referred to affectionately as a “weenie dog”—who arrived at her clinic limping but had ultimately suffered nothing serious.
“I had a weenie dog come in the other day, limping, a little dramatic, nothing was broken,” she told viewers, joking about her instinct to shower the canine with affection.
Woods said that she feared she may have startled the patient’s owner with her enthusiasm, adding: “I was like girl no, I’m one of you, I have two of those suckers at home that I am in love with.”
Woods’ playful monologue continued as she described comparing dachshund photos with the owner before admitting the extent of her fascination.
“I cannot explain that I love weenies of all sorts,” Woods said in the clip. “The level of cute aggression that I have when I see a weenie dog…When they’re curled up sleeping and you just see their little tootsies, help me…I love them all, young weenies, the cutest things ever created.”
The post’s caption, “my obsession with dachshunds needs to be studied,” certainly matched the tone of the clip and helped fuel its spread.
For many viewers, Woods’ video offered a lighthearted but sincere look at the bond between veterinarians and the animals they care for, reminding pet owners that their affection is often shared on both sides of the exam table.
Woods said that sharing glimpses of her work and home life online has allowed her to build positive connections with fellow pet owners and animal care professionals.
“Social media allows me to share a look into my life as an emergency veterinarian, the cases I see, and how I balance my life outside of work,” Woods said. “It has also become a great way for me to connect with pet parents on how much we love our pets and their quirky personalities.”
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