How to raise a baby Tibetan Mastiff? The baby Mastiff develops rapidly within one month after birth. In addition to breast milk, an appropriate amount of dog food must be fed. When the deciduous teeth are fully developed, pig cartilage, ribs and meat can be fed to the baby mastiff. It should be noted that Tibetan Mastiffs cannot be bathed before six months. After Tibetan Mastiffs reach adulthood, they should be bathed once every 1-2 weeks.

1. Baby mastiffs develop relatively quickly within one month after birth and have a very strong appetite. Breast milk usually cannot meet their food needs. Therefore, appropriate amounts of supplementary dog ​​food should be fed, choosing foods with high nutritional value and Palatable liquid foods that are easy to digest and absorb are better. For example, add milk powder, broth, cooked egg yolks, gruel, etc. to fresh milk. In addition, add some cod liver oil, multivitamins, bone meal, etc. Otherwise, the baby mastiff may become weak due to malnutrition and affect its growth and development.

2. When the deciduous teeth have fully developed, and if economic conditions permit, you can feed the puppies some cartilage from pigs and cows, but not chicken bones. After pressure-cooking the ribs, try letting the Tibetan Mastiff chew and break them to stimulate the development of its gums, which will help the growth of permanent teeth.

3. Little Tibetan Mastiffs have the habit of gluttony, so they must be carefully monitored when feeding, and they should not be fed too full. Generally, 70% to 80% full is enough, otherwise it will lead to overfullness and indigestion. It is best to feed them The principle of eating small meals frequently can appropriately increase necessary nutrients such as meat, dairy products, calcium, and cod liver oil.

4. However, because meat contains less calcium and more phosphorus, eating meat for a long time can easily cause the calcium and phosphorus content ratio in the body of the mastiff to lose balance, resulting in skeletal disorders and even lameness. As a large dog, It is not suitable to feed too much meat too early, as it can easily cause the forelimbs to bend.

5. Calcium powder and vitamins should be supplemented in the feed of young mastiffs, which are necessary for the growth of teeth and bones. Especially purebred dogs with larger skeletons need more calcium during their childhood. Generally, young mastiffs under one year old who are in the growth stage need to supplement the calcium powder content every day at about one teaspoon per 2kg of body weight. As the age increases, the calcium powder and dosage should be increased in proportion.

6. After one year of age, as the baby mastiff has entered the mature stage and the growth of teeth and bones has stabilized, the demand for calcium powder is relatively reduced. The dosage is about one teaspoon per 15 kilograms of body weight. However, there should be an appropriate amount of outdoor exercise every day and exposure to ultraviolet rays to facilitate the absorption of calcium.

7. Tibetan Mastiffs that are no more than 6 months old are not suitable for water baths. After the Tibetan Mastiff reaches adulthood, a bath once every 1-2 weeks is enough. Frequent bathing of the Tibetan Mastiff will destroy the natural protective oils on its skin, leading to various skin diseases. Since the Tibetan Mastiff's skin is alkaline and much thinner than human skin, it is not suitable for frequent washing.