You have a spanish mastiff and do you want to learn to take care of him? Traditionally, these were the dogs that protected the flocks of sheep as they are large and tend to be very protective and territorial. However, their personality is not aggressive at all, being their physique and corpulence what intimidates the most, which is why they are currently the best dogs to protect homes. In this OneHowTo article we are going to give you a series of tips that will show you how to care for a spanish mastiff so that you know what aspects you should take into account and how to raise it from a young age.
Steps to follow:
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We will begin to indicate the basic aspects that you should take into account if your Spanish mastiff is a puppy. You have to know that, due to its physiological needs (it is a large animal that will grow very quickly), the mastiff will ask you for a large amount of food. You must try feed him correctly but choose small servings at different times of the day before giving him only 3 meals but with a lot of quantity. The reason is that this way your puppy will be well fed and the food he eats will not feel bad.
In the same way that it needs a lot of food due to its size, it also needs it because it is an agile animal, moved and with the need to burn a lot of energy. That is why it is also recommended that it be fed throughout the day but in smaller portions, so you will get it to have all the energy it needs, especially if you are going to take a walk or play with it.
In this oneHowTo video we show you what a Spanish Mastiff looks like.
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Both when they are puppies and when they become adults, Spanish Mastiffs require the attention of their owners since they are very affectionate and sociable dogs. Therefore we recommend that pay attention, that you be attentive and that you play with him when you take him out for a walk. Due to its large size it is also recommended that you take him out several times a day making sure that the outings are more or less long, so you will get them to burn off energy and arrive home tired. In this OneHowTo article we tell you how to walk a puppy.
Lend special attention if there are children in your family Mastiffs, although they are very affectionate and get along very well with children, have a lot of strength and, even as puppies, they can inadvertently hurt children.
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When the spanish mastiff becomes an adult can weigh up to 120 kilos being, thus, one of the largest dog breeds that is in Spain. But its large size is linked to its big heart because this breed of dog is affectionate, sociable and perfect for living with children. In general, it does not require special attention, you just have to bear in mind that, due to its large size, both when it is small but especially when it is an adult it will need to burn energy with long walks.
They do not usually adapt to life in small apartments or being locked up for many hours, therefore it is better to have this breed if you can give the animal a wide space and take different times of the day for a walk so that it runs and plays with other dogs.
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What you should watch out for is the feeding your spanish mastiff And it is that with its large size many people tend to give them more food than they actually need and this leads to the appearance of overweight or obesity. Therefore, from OneHowTo we recommend that talk to your vet to tell you how to dose your meals as an adult and the amounts you need to be healthy and strong.
One tip that is very practical for the dental health of dogs is that, together with your feed, give them a piece of stale bread from time to time. It is a product that helps you keep your teeth clean and you are sure to love it!
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The spanish mastiff It is not a breed of dog that usually has problems or diseases, the only one that can appear is the stomach twisting, a condition that derives precisely from eating disorders. This health problem is common in large breed dogs and, if it is not solved immediately, it can cause the death of the animal so keep in mind what it is so you can attend to your best friend.
Stomach torsion appears when the dog with a full stomach makes a sudden movement that causes the organ to turn on itself and the ligaments to twist. This causes the animal to not be able to empty the food it has eaten and the blood circulation is interrupted. For to avoid that your animal suffers from this condition it is important that:
- Divide the meals into different servings per day and in smaller portions.
- Avoid drinking too much water after meals and make sure it is never too cold.
- Do not take him out for a walk or make him play sports after meals. Better to wait 2 hours before it moves.
- During the last hour of the night it is better not to feed him so that he does not go to sleep with a too full stomach.
In this OneHowTo article we help you know if your dog has a stomach torsion by indicating the most common symptoms they usually experience.
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