Guest Anonymous Posted June 14, 2002 Posted June 14, 2002 Hi all , i am a new mum to a pyrenean mountain dog puppy and would like some advice on the do's and dont's concerning the large breed dogs. I have been told about the light excercise and not going up or down stairs, and to feed on large breed puppy food but are there any very important facts i should know about. Thanks Quote
Peng1zrule Posted June 14, 2002 Posted June 14, 2002 lewelle napisał(a):Hi all , i am a new mum to a pyrenean mountain dog puppy and would like some advice on the do's and dont's concerning the large breed dogs. I have been told about the light excercise and not going up or down stairs, and to feed on large breed puppy food but are there any very important facts i should know about. Thanks I don't have a whole lot to say as my biggest dogs are seventy and seventy five pounds...just that, with any behavior, if you don't think you'll appreciate it when they are an adult, don't encourage when they are a puppy. that is, jumping up on just about anything should be discouraged, and NOW is the time to teach him not to pull on the leash--not when he's bigger and stronger. teaching him about food aggression (not allowed) and introducing him to all kinds of people and animals right now would be ideal--it should try to be ongoing, as it will be a lifesaver to have him calm and in control in every situation. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 18, 2002 Posted June 18, 2002 Large dogs can suffer from getting a twisted stomach which can be fatal. To avoid this dont feed your pup 2hrs before or after feeding. Always monitor your dog when and after feeding and dont leave your dog alone eating bones. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 18, 2002 Posted June 18, 2002 Axel napisał(a):Large dogs can suffer from getting a twisted stomach which can be fatal. To avoid this dont feed your pup 2hrs before or after feeding. Always monitor your dog when and after feeding and dont leave your dog alone eating bones. I think you meant don't exercise the dog within 2 hours of feeding it? Certain dogs are prone to torsion - its not just a breed thing it also seems to be a temperament problem in that dogs of a more nervous and easily stressed nature seem to torsion more in the breeds prone to it. I suspect it of being a genetic trait - the propensity for torsion that is. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 18, 2002 Posted June 18, 2002 From the "for what it's worth files"... I recently read (regarding dogs and bloating) that it's a good idea to add water to the dog's food if feeding kibble. Apparently, some experts believe that when a dog gets a belly full of food and then consumes water (and most of them I see will drink plenty of water after a bowl of dry food), the food absorbs the water causing it to swell within the tummy and increasing the chances of bloat. Or something like that. Makes sense to me. Again, for what it's worth... I wish I'd saved that article. I'd probably make much more sense and get it right. :-? Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 18, 2002 Posted June 18, 2002 [quote name='Horsefeathers']From the "for what it's worth files"... I recently read (regarding dogs and bloating) that it's a good idea to add water to the dog's food if feeding kibble. Apparently, some experts believe that when a dog gets a belly full of food and then consumes water (and most of them I see will drink plenty of water after a bowl of dry food), the food absorbs the water causing it to swell within the tummy and increasing the chances of bloat. Or something like that. Makes sense to me. Again, for what it's worth... I wish I'd saved that article. I'd probably make much more sense and get it right. :-? Here's some of the latest informatoin on this problem from studies at Purdue http://www.vet.purdue.edu/epi/bloat.htm doggoneit I LOVE search engines :-) Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 18, 2002 Posted June 18, 2002 Yeah? Well, I like sponging off people who love search engines! :P Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 24, 2002 Posted June 24, 2002 I'm assuming that your new pup is what we call in the States a Great Pyrrenes (sp?). If so, your dog can make a lovely family pet, but it will need loads of socialization experiences, and the best way to start is w/puppy obedience and upward. Pyrs can be very territorial and it goes back to their working background of guarding the sheep and the cattle and they are excellent at it. No puppy feed. Most large dogs have large growth spurts and the additional protein can lead to orthopedic problems. A good dog food is all that is needed. I feed my 7 yr. old and 3 yr. old deep chested dogs 3 times per day to try and avoid bloat. You can never tell when it will happen or to whose dog, but I do moisten the feed with some warm water, and I never allow play or exercise and hour or two before and after meals Please begin to groom your dog daily, and as someone above mentioned, clean his ears, trim nails, look into eyes w/flashlight, rub his feet and toes - all this will make him much easier to handle as he grows when he visits the vet. Good luck w/your pup. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 24, 2002 Posted June 24, 2002 I feed my Akita three times a day and had also heard about food swelling with water so I put a cup of food [eukanuba] in a glass of water to see what would happen and then promptly forgot about it. When I did finally remember there was no noticeable difference between that and the dry but Id check your own brand to make sure :wink: Quote
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