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Forum: Mastiff Health and Nutrition

Discussions about exercise, diet, health issues, first aid, parasites, diseases, etc. Topics range from dog food, supplements and raw diets to spaying and neutering, ear cropping, worms, fleas and ticks, separation anxiety, allergies, skin issues and more all relating to Mastiffs.

  1. Need a new dog food urgently, Blue Buffalo Warning

    I was visiting a friend who breeds English Bulldogs. She is acutally the breeder who we got Rascal from. Anyway, she was asking me what I was...

    Started by northernmastiff‎, 01-15-2012 09:11 AM
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    bullyBug
    Yesterday, 11:30 PM Go to last post

  2. Leaving food out?

    Franklin turned nine weeks today and has been home for a week now. He is healthy and doing great. I am feeding a cup of food three times a day....

    Started by Mastiff707‎, Yesterday 07:27 PM
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    Smart_Family
    Yesterday, 08:33 PM Go to last post

  3. 1st heat?

    How old was your mastiff when she had her 1st heat? How horrible is it? I'm sooooo dreading it!

    Started by NeoBull‎, 02-04-2012 11:18 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    ruby55
    Yesterday, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  4. Whats good about getting your dog fixed?

    From the begining we have'nt wanted to fix Kona. Just in case we wanted to breed her once. But when I took her for her last shots the vet said we...

    Started by chuckorlando‎, 02-05-2012 04:01 PM
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    chuckorlando
    02-06-2012, 11:06 PM Go to last post

  5. earthborn

    I switched my dog to earthborn and follow the guidlines for feeding on the bag. Problem is poor guy seems hungry all the time, also he is 8 months...

    Started by cjbjrb‎, 02-05-2012 02:52 PM
    • Replies: 17
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    Smart_Family
    02-06-2012, 09:17 PM Go to last post

  6. eating apples

    hi, my 7mo em loves apples. just wondering if its ok for him to eat them. i cut them up and feed as a treat.

    Started by rocky dog‎, 02-05-2012 07:07 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    Marrowshard
    02-06-2012, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  7. Just curious... at what age did you need to start raising your mastiff's bowls?

    Jagger is 12 weeks now and getting pretty leggy..just wondering how soon I need to raise his bowl. I feel like I should pretty soon...any nifty...

    Started by natsan6‎, 02-04-2012 09:46 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    bullyBug
    02-06-2012, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  8. 2012 Whole Dog Journal Food List

    I just got my new issue of Whole Dog Journal and in it is the 2012 food list. I don't want them to come after me for posting the whole list, but if...

    Started by Smart_Family‎, 02-06-2012 03:23 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    Smart_Family
    02-06-2012, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  9. solid gold hund-n-flocken

    Typicaly I dont ask many questions. I try to use the search function and figure it out. But this whole food thing is bout drove me nuts. I live in...

    Started by chuckorlando‎, 02-05-2012 04:22 PM
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    chuckorlando
    02-05-2012, 05:08 PM Go to last post

  10. Healthy Looking Weight?

    Does Branka look like she's at a good weight for her build/age(9m)? Too thick? Too thin? I see her everyday so I just want some outside opinions to...

    Started by NeoBull‎, 02-02-2012 02:20 AM
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    NeoBull
    02-05-2012, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  11. What kind of shampoo?

    I searched on here for any help but didnt come up with anything. We just brought home our 8 week old EM and my girlfriend put me in charge of bathing...

    Started by Mastiff707‎, 02-01-2012 05:58 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    natsan6
    02-04-2012, 09:40 PM Go to last post

  12. Consumer complaints about Natural Balance pet food

    Not a recall but something you might want to watch if you feed this. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/natural_balance.html

    Started by angelbears‎, 02-04-2012 06:24 AM
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    angelbears
    02-04-2012, 05:13 PM Go to last post

  13. How to Build a Dog

    How to Build a Dog Scientists have found the secret recipe behind the spectacular variety of dog shapes and sizes, and it could help unravel the...

    Started by Vicki‎, 02-03-2012 08:31 PM
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    ruby55
    02-03-2012, 10:34 PM Go to last post

  14. Earthborn and Ester-C

    Im thinking of switching to Earthborn holistic. Currently, I feed holistic select and supplement w ester-c. Will ester c and Earthborn be too much...

    Started by Gronk'sMama‎, 02-03-2012 06:36 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    Smart_Family
    02-03-2012, 01:02 PM Go to last post

  15. feeding times

    We bought our French mastiff at 8 weeks she was being fed in the morning and evening can we just switch her to evening she is 12weeks now

    Started by mastiff22‎, 01-21-2012 03:24 PM
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    Duetsche_Doggen
    02-03-2012, 11:30 AM Go to last post

  16. Calcium Phosphorus ration question and Nature's Domain question.

    About the cal/phos ratio... I know you want it close to 1:1.2 but which way would it have to be off in to result in faster growth or slower growth?...

    Started by NeoBull‎, 02-02-2012 12:11 AM
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    Smart_Family
    02-02-2012, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  17. Hopefully simple question (food)

    I am going to be getting a EM puppy in the next few months and had a simple question about food. I have available in my area Go, Eagle Pack and...

    Started by ravendarat‎, 02-01-2012 07:20 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    ravendarat
    02-02-2012, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  18. Phycox

    Anyone here use Phycox? I've had good luck with it. It's time to reorder. I found 120ct for 43.00. Anyone else find it any cheaper? Thanks...

    Started by angelbears‎, 02-02-2012 12:51 PM
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    angelbears
    02-02-2012, 12:51 PM Go to last post

  19. Sarcoptic Mange

    Hey everyone The vet told us he thinks Jenny has a bit of sarcoptic Mange on her ear He prescribed "revolution" to help clear up the mites...

    Started by tyhatts‎, 02-01-2012 01:47 PM
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    tyhatts
    02-02-2012, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  20. New EM pup

    Hello, My family and I recently purchased our second mastiff and to be honest after reading many of the posts on here it seems that I made...

    Started by BandEm‎, 01-21-2012 02:08 PM
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    Duetsche_Doggen
    02-02-2012, 07:48 AM Go to last post

  21. Pet Barn recipe

    So, I was dead set on Eagle Pack for my soon to be puppy, 2 month old EM, but would have to order online each time I purchase, so I drove around to...

    Started by JRT2006‎, 01-19-2012 08:29 PM
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    Smart_Family
    02-01-2012, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  22. Cyrus 2 days home

    Hello everyone, finally got my mastiff home 2 days ago after a long road trip. He's everything I could've asked for and more. The breeder took him...

    Started by JRT2006‎, 01-30-2012 08:59 AM
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    02-01-2012, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  23. Question Bears Diet ( 7 week old bull mastiff pup )

    Bear is currently being fed science diet puppy for large breeds. We are adding a little water to the biccies to soften them a little. My question...

    Started by bigbear‎, 01-30-2012 11:25 PM
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    Oak Hill Farm
    01-31-2012, 09:39 AM Go to last post

  24. Problem with the skin on Jennys ear !!!!!

    Ok so last night, Jenny was cuddled up with her head on my lap as we were watching tv. I was rubbing her head and I felt something funny on her ear....

    Started by tyhatts‎, 01-31-2012 08:25 AM
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    tyhatts
    01-31-2012, 08:25 AM Go to last post

  25. My Raw Diary

    Okay so we decided to try Raw on our allergic dog and see how things turn out and I decide to post how things are going here in case it might help...

    Started by BlackShadowCaneCorso‎, 01-24-2012 09:47 PM
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    BlackShadowCaneCorso
    01-30-2012, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  26. Shedding!

    Hi:) our 10 month old EM is shedding like crzy all of a sudden!! She had a bath about 2 weeks ago. I brush and brush but it doesn't end! She also...

    Started by Zoeymil‎, 01-28-2012 10:17 PM
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    Zoeymil
    01-29-2012, 04:46 PM Go to last post

  27. Hisitocytoma

    Ruby had a round blackish lump on her muzzle near her lip. Took her to the vet; he said it's a histiocytoma. It was already getting pretty large,...

    Started by ruby55‎, 01-22-2012 12:16 PM
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    Tim Garelick
    01-28-2012, 02:25 AM Go to last post

  28. Supplements?

    Does anyone supplement? I'm currently feeding holistic select but plan on switching to earthborn holistics. My breeder uses/reccomends ester-c and...

    Started by Gronk'sMama‎, 01-25-2012 09:39 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    Gronk'sMama
    01-27-2012, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  29. Free- feed puppy?

    My EM male is 9 weeks and 18.3 lbs. his breeder was feeding 3 cups Kirkland, I switched him to holistic select. The bag states 1- 1 1/4 cups per day...

    Started by Gronk'sMama‎, 01-26-2012 08:07 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    BlackShadowCaneCorso
    01-26-2012, 07:59 PM Go to last post

  30. Unhappy Laws aren't made for the health of our dogs!

    I have a sheltie mix that decided to get out of the fence, and got picked up by animal control, GRRR, he can get out of a chain link fence, with an...

    Started by bkcain‎, 01-26-2012 07:06 AM
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    NeoBull
    01-26-2012, 03:16 PM Go to last post

  31. Valley fever help

    Good evening; My beautiful EM Lilly was diagnosed with valley fever for her 1st birthday (boo!). She is on a twice daily regiment of Fluconazole...

    Started by Lilly Monster‎, 01-23-2012 08:58 PM
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    Oak Hill Farm
    01-25-2012, 11:45 AM Go to last post

  32. Itchy and Flaky

    Uh-oh Jagger is suddenly itching quite a bit...I have noticed it for about 3 days and either he is beginning to do it more often or I am just more...

    Started by natsan6‎, 01-23-2012 06:13 PM
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    01-24-2012, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  33. Question Issues with bumps on chin

    My EM has these bumps on her chin that keep breaking open and bleeding a little. She goes to the vet tomorrow morning to get spayed, so I plan on...

    Started by Busamomma‎, 01-22-2012 08:49 PM
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    Busamomma
    01-23-2012, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  34. Muenster Natural

    If possible I would like to get someone’s opinion on Muenster Natural. I should be picking up my EM pup in March and would like to start her out on a...

    Started by jh29473‎, 01-22-2012 12:42 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    Smart_Family
    01-22-2012, 01:16 PM Go to last post

  35. Hi-Tek Naturals grain free

    Has anyone used Hi-Tek natural grain free?

    Started by cjbjrb‎, 01-21-2012 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    Smart_Family
    01-21-2012, 08:57 PM Go to last post

  36. Holistic select - need feedback!

    Just wondering how others feel about HS giant breed chicken and oatmeal? Thanks!!

    Started by Gronk'sMama‎, 01-21-2012 07:44 AM
    • Replies: 14
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    Smart_Family
    01-21-2012, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  37. diet

    What type of diet should a 10 (almost 11) month old presa canario be on? We were hoping to try the raw food diet, when he hits about 1 and a half....

    Started by -deebo‎, 01-20-2012 03:28 PM
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    Smart_Family
    01-21-2012, 09:30 AM Go to last post

  38. How do you get puppy to eat slower?

    I am not kidding. She eats her food in 1min!

    Started by Kellysmithfa‎, 01-07-2012 07:10 PM
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    Gronk'sMama
    01-20-2012, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  39. 2011 Whole Dog Journal Food List

    This is the 2011 list put out by the Whole Dog Journal. Mind you they are very picky about what makes the cut. Listed alphabetically, here are...

    Started by Smart_Family‎, 11-15-2011 07:10 PM
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    AKBull
    01-20-2012, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  40. Help with nails?

    Our 9 month old EM absolutely REFUSES to let us clip her nails!! We have taken her to multiple groomers and we tried the dremmel. She is a kinda...

    Started by Zoeymil‎, 01-15-2012 07:45 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    ruby55
    01-18-2012, 06:59 PM Go to last post
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