The small Tibetan mastiff from birth to weaning is called the young Tibetan mastiff. British MAG pet nutrition experts pointed out that the correct feeding and management at this stage is extremely important. It is a critical period for whether the young mastiff is healthy and improving the survival rate of the young mastiff. To this end, I would like to give you the following suggestions
1. Pay attention to preventing cold and heat:
1 The newborn mastiff’s ability to regulate body temperature is very poor. Therefore, the ambient temperature has a great influence on the life activities of the mastiff, and special attention should be paid to the indoor ambient temperature. A semi-circular iron frame net made of thick iron bars is used for the mastiff house.
2 In winter, lay plastic film on the iron frame net to prevent cold wind, and seal the front and rear windows with plastic film.
3 In summer, the plastic film should be removed, and climbing plants such as grapes and gourds should be used in the iron frame to shade the mastiff. The suitable ambient temperature for mastiffs of different ages is: 0-7-day-old: 28-32??C, 8-21-day-old 27??C, and 23??C after 28-day-old, and pay attention to keeping the room dry to prevent excessive wind.
2. Strengthen breastfeeding:
1 Nutrition of the female mastiff After 20 days, the milk production of the female mastiff gradually decreased, while the milk demand of the young mastiff was increasing.
2 Therefore, it is necessary to supplement feed in time, and provide the female mastiff with fresh, high-quality, easy-to-digest, and absorbable animal and plant feeds. At present, the best pet nutrition products include puppy and goat milk powder. The mastiff’s milk is sufficient. On the other hand, after the little Tibetan mastiff is weaned, it can be fed instead of breast milk to ensure that the little Tibetan mastiff can obtain sufficient nutrition.
3. Improve the nutritional value of the mastiff:
One month after birth, the mastiff grows rapidly, has a strong appetite, and breast milk can no longer meet the needs, so it should be supplemented with feed and fed Some palatable liquid foods with high nutritional price and easy to digest and absorb.
2 For example, add milk powder, broth, cooked egg yolk, gruel, etc. to fresh milk, and add some cod liver oil, multivitamins and bone meal, etc., otherwise the young mastiff will be weak due to malnutrition, which will affect its health. growth and development.
4. Feed the mastiff in an appropriate amount:
The gastrointestinal volume of the mastiff is small, so it is advisable to feed less frequently, 5-6 times a day, with the increase of age, The dietary concentration and daily feeding amount should be gradually increased to adapt to the increase of the mastiff’s daily weight gain.
5. Ensure clean drinking water:
1 Pay attention to water quality, water temperature, water quantity and time when supplying drinking water. The mastiff must be supplied with clean water in time, free of harmful substances, microorganisms, etc., and the water tank should be cleaned once a day.
The amount of water to drink is different in different seasons, and the amount of water is the most in summer and cannot be interrupted. The water temperature should be appropriate, drink cold water in summer, drink warm water in winter, late autumn and early spring, and drink water after eating.
