Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff is confident, naturally gentle, and powerful. It protects its belongings and family, intelligent, dignified, and has a noble temperament. It is very gentle. This breed of dog is loyal and calm, friendly to children, dominant over other dogs, and cautious of strangers. It can be frightening when provoked, so continuous training from a young age is necessary.

In ancient times, the Neapolitan Mastiff lived in the Campania region of central Italy, but it was not exhibited before 1947. The Neapolitan Mastiff may have originated from the Roman Molossian fighting dogs, military dogs, and dogs from the circus, introduced by Alexander from Asia through Greece.

Since ancient Italy, the Neapolitan Mastiff has been a terrifying dog, they are very fierce, so it also has another name, the Napoleon Mastiff. Just by hearing the name, you would know that this dog is not a vegetarian. Like its name, the Neapolitan Mastiff is a dog that is unbeatable in battle and can conquer anything.

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Toes Intertrigo

Symptoms: Dogs lick their toes frequently, toes become red and moist, and severe cases may result in limping

Preparation: Iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabethan collar

Instructions: Wear the Elizabethan collar, remove the hair on the feet, wash with soapy water or wipe with iodine, apply erythromycin ointment between the toes after the inflammation area dries, once a day, repeat for one week.

Ear Mites

Symptoms: Dogs scratch and shake their ears, the ears have a strong sour odor, accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ears, dark brown secretions and earwax.

Preparation: Ear cleanser, ear wash solution

Instructions: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, flush the ear canal with ear wash solution or vet ear cleanser, gently massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds, wait for the dog to shake out the ear wash solution, use a cotton ball to wipe off the secretions, and gently clean the earlobe and ear canal.

Skin Disease

Symptoms: Dogs feel itchy, the skin becomes red and itchy, dogs scratch randomly, the fur becomes dull and rough, with more dandruff, and even patches of hair fall off.

Preparation: Saline solution, topical ointment or skin spray, vitamin B

Instructions: Put the Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking, trim the problem skin and surrounding hair, then wash with saline solution to kill bacteria, and then apply ointment or use spray, in combination with antibiotics and vitamin B.

Newborn period: The newborn period is when the dog is born, mainly relying on mother's milk. The body cannot regulate body temperature and needs maternal heat insulation. There is no hearing and vision in the first day, only relying on weak touch to find the nipple. The eyes are opened around day 13, hearing develops around day 15, and teething starts around day 20. From day 21 to 28, the amount of milk is insufficient and needs to transition from liquid food to semi-solid food. It is prone to diarrhea and constipation at this time, so be sure to feed lactase, probiotics, or give it goat's milk powder/pet milk. If there is constipation when consuming milk powder, a small amount of vegetable oil can be fed, and massaging the abdomen can help with defecation. Deworming for the first time begins at 14-28 days old.

Young age: 1 month-2 months. The digestive system of the puppy is not fully developed yet, so it needs the careful care of its owner. Generally, it should be fed at least 3 times a day, with less food and more meals according to the dog's condition. Soak the dog food in warm water or goat's milk powder and feed it gradually. Do not feed too much, otherwise the dog may have poor digestion. Make sure to provide the dog with drinking water instead of milk, as milk can cause diarrhea. Probiotics can be given every day to regulate the gastrointestinal tract. At this time, young puppies have poor resistance to viruses and bacteria, so they should not be taken out, nor should they be in contact with people with colds to avoid getting sick. Immunization starts at 6-7 weeks old, and ends at 3 months old. It is best to bathe the dog after immunization is completed. In the early stage, dry washing powder can be used for bathing. Teething starts at 19-28 days old, and all deciduous teeth are grown at 2 months old. They have certain learning abilities and can begin to be trained to use designated toilet areas.

Adolescence: 3 months-6 months. At this time, puppies can gradually be weaned from wet food and start eating dry food. During this period, the dog's eating time should be adjusted gradually, and it is best to make the dog's mealtime more regular. The puppy still eats dog food and drinks water. However, at this time, the puppy's bones and muscles grow rapidly, requiring a large amount of protein and calcium, and its fur gradually changes to adult fur, which is a critical period for fur beauty and may appear awkward. In addition, puppies enter the period of dominance. They begin to establish their own territory and dominate their owners. Their destructive ability increases. At this time, the dog's body length and height develop rapidly, losing baby fat, so they need to exercise moderately every day to maintain their body growth.

Sexual maturity: 8 months-14 months. At this time, the dog enters sexual maturity and has its first estrus. The first estrus is prone to hormonal imbalance and estrus disorder. Prolonged estrus, absence of estrus, or false pregnancy have low fertility rates and high rates of difficult labor. It is necessary to supplement nutrients that promote reproduction, such as vitamin E, organic chromium, folic acid, etc. Note that the first estrus should not be bred. Pay attention to hygiene during estrus to prevent infection. If not breeding, sterilization can be performed after estrus.

Teenage period: 6 months-10 months, 6 months-18 months. At this time, dogs can eat dry dog food completely, and can also be properly fed with some meat to enrich their nutrition, such as cooked beef and chicken. However, it is important not to feed the dog chicken and duck bones, as it can lead to poor bone development. If necessary (such as poor nutrition, weak health, picky eaters, etc.), some nutritional supplements can be fed appropriately. According to the dog's actual situation, choose to supplement vitamins, calcium, protein, or hair care nutrients. Do not be greedy for more, and do not supplement a large amount of nutrients at one time because of pity, but slowly adjust through continuous care. At this time, the dog's bones and muscles grow rapidly, requiring a large amount of protein and calcium. They are curious, have strong cognitive abilities, and have a deep memory. It is the best time for learning.

Adult: Dogs aged 1-6 years. The dog is already an adult at the age of 1, and it will be fully developed at about 1 year old, and there will not be much change in body size after that. At this stage, it is still normal to eat dog food without too many taboos in diet. However, it is still important to supplement nutrients in moderation, not to feed chicken and duck bones, avoid salty and spicy foods, feed cooked food instead of cold food, and avoid eating animal fat. If the dog catches a cold or gets sick, it should be taken to a pet hospital in time. Do not judge and treat blindly on your own unless you are a veterinarian. You should be responsible for your beloved pet.

Senior age: 8-18 years old. Dogs over 8 years old are already over 50 years old according to human age, and they should enter the "old age" of their lives. At this time, various organs of the dog's body decline, and age-related diseases appear, such as diabetes, weakened liver and kidney function, bone and joint diseases, etc. It is prone to diabetes, liver and kidney diseases, hypertension, fractures, arthritis, and other diseases, so special attention should be paid to calcium supplementation. You can choose to eat more soy products and cartilage, or use calcium supplements available on the market for dogs. Spend more time in the sun, and pay attention to hygiene in daily life. It is believed that your time with your dog will be longer.

1. Can't bathe frequently

Giving baths to dogs, of course, should not be too frequent. It depends on the dog's hygiene condition. In hot weather, you can bathe the dog one or two more times, and in winter, you can reduce it by one or two times, but overall, it should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!

2. Brush regularly

Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. Seasonal shedding is more severe. To have good hair growth, regular brushing is important. You can use a pet-specific comb to help the dog clean naturally shed hair and avoid tangles. Brush once in the morning and evening, about five minutes each time.

3. Sunbathing

Sunbathing is beneficial for the dog's hair growth. Besides making the fur more shiny, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. While sunbathing, the owner can let the dog exercise a bit, which can improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.

4. Deworming

Poor hair quality is closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body and compete for nutrition. Therefore, deworming is essential. It is recommended to do internal and external deworming at the same time. Deworming medicine can cause significant harm to the dog's stomach. Therefore, it is recommended to feed probiotics regularly to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.

5. Pay attention to diet

In order for the dog to have shiny fur, it must have a solid nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On the one hand, feed the dog nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a brand suitable for the dog with sufficient nutrition to meet its needs. On the other hand, you can also give the dog a moderate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil.