You’ve probably walked down the pet food aisle and felt baffled by the abundance of dog food options on display. What’s the best food to keep your Tibetan Mastiff healthy? Dry, wet, or raw food? Do you need to feed your puppy something different? Does a male Tibetan Mastiff eat more?
Read on to find out more about the Tibetan Mastiff feeding requirements.
The amount you feed your Tibetan Mastiff daily will depend on their age, weight, and activity levels. Both female and male Tibetan Mastiffs eat the same amount, so there is no need to stress about different portion sizes.
The feeding requirements for Tibetan Mastiff puppies differ depending on their weight and age. For every 1 kilogram in weight, they’ll need around 20 grams of food – this can be dry or wet food. Wet food is the better option, as dry food can be harder to consume for a newly-weaned pup.
Tibetan Mastiffs are very slow to mature, and both genders can take up to 4-7 years to become fully-grown adults. However, when your Tibetan is 18 months old, you can introduce them to an adult dog diet.
Depending on your Tibetan’s weight and activity level, they’ll need around 680-1,460 grams of food daily (about 4-6 cups), split into two meals.
Older dogs can struggle to digest or take in nutrients from their food, which is why they require a healthy, well-balanced diet high in protein and fat with fewer carbs. Aging in tandem with improper weight can cause significant health concerns for this breed.
A pregnant dog’s diet is essentially the same as an adult dog’s, with an extra 10% of energy per week until birth. A meal with more meat than carbs is best recommended for the expectant mom.
When picking what food best suits our canine companions, we choose what we think is best for their health, energy level, and overall enjoyment.
You can give your Tibetan Mastiff both freshly cooked and raw food, particularly meat. Certain vegetables and fruits are perfectly fine and serve as excellent sources of extra nutrients.
If you put your mastiff on a raw diet, ensure that the raw food, particularly meat, is fresh and cleaned well. The main concern with a raw food diet is that certain foods, especially meat, might contain bacteria that could harm your dog.
Although not as much as fresh or raw food, commercial foods still provide your dog with the nutrition and energy it needs to be in good physical condition.
Yes. Some are even dog supplements that can provide some great health benefits to your Tibetan Mastiff’s teeth and bones.
Many human foods are healthy and safe for Tibetan Mastiffs to eat, but the foods you should avoid are chocolate, garlic, onion, chives, grapes, raisins, nuts, and preserved meats like ham and bacon.
Despite their size, some Tibetan Mastiffs don’t have a big appetite, which may come across as being fussy eaters. Sometimes it’s also because they’re bored or anxious.
This all depends on your dog’s weight, activity level, and what you’re feeding them. Typically your Tibetan Mastiff will drink around 2.2 litres a day.
Originally bred as guard dogs, Tibetan Mastiffs are an active breed that requires a good level of daily nutrition and exercise to thrive.
Before you bring your Tibetan Mastiff puppy home, ensure you’re prepared and understand the commitment it takes to raise this gentle giant.
Curious to know more about this breed? Take a look at the American Tibetan Mastiff Association – the official American Kennel Club Parent Club.
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