A friend of mine just "inherited" a 9-week-old cane corso. Any general information of do's/don't's or good reference material would be appreciated.
What prompted a conversation today was a family member wants to feed the pup scrambled eggs while the owner doesn't think that the pup should eat eggs right now.
Scrambled eggs as a special treat every once in a while probably wouldn't cause harm, but I wouldn't feed them everyday.
Another thing to keep in mind is that lots of puppies have sensitive stomachs. Addition of leftovers to the diet will make things harder to figure out if the pup gets an upset stomach.
A friend of mine just "inherited" a 9-week-old cane corso. Any general information of do's/don't's or good reference material would be appreciated.
Growing puppies, specifically large breed puppies, have very specific dietary needs to ensure the health of their quickly developing bones, organs and muscles.
A high quality grain free puppy kibble or preferably a raw diet as explained throughout this forum are the only two options I'd even consider.
I hate when I hear someone "inherited" a puppy... It is such a life altering committment that when it happens unexpectedly, so many things can go wrong.
Maybe directing your friend to LB and all the free advice on puppy training, feeding, etc... would be helpful.
If they're feeding kibble, stay away from puppy food and get a quality all life stages food.
My other bit of advice would be to find a good trainer to work with from the get go. Cane Corsos are a lot of dog (bth size wise and otherwise) you really need to know what you're doing to successfully raise/live with one.
If they're feeding kibble, stay away from puppy food and get a quality all life stages food.
Mara, why advise to not feed a puppy kibble (grain free) for the first six months? I've heard to not do so as they get older, but havent' heard so for a 9 wk. old.
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All good advice!
Just a small P.S. to Lauren's excellent comment: A novice should not be giving a puppy protein foods without understanding and providing the correct amount of calcium to maintain the calcium:phosphorus balance. So yes, such an item definitely falls into the "occasional small treat" category.
And even though fresh food is a good enhancement to even the best kibble, such additions should be made after the puppy's GI system is stable, and only with at least a basic understanding of what will and what won't un-balance the diet.
I agree that the new owner would do well to join the board.
"I hate when I hear someone "inherited" a puppy... It is such a life altering committment that when it happens unexpectedly, so many things can go wrong.
Maybe directing your friend to LB and all the free advice on puppy training, feeding, etc... would be helpful."
Many puppy kibbles tend to be too high in calcium for a large breed dog - they promote fast bone growth which can lead to hip and joint issues. So you have to check them out carefully to make sure the levels of calcium are appropriate. I'm pretty sure Orijen Large breed puppy is fine, but I'm not sure about others. But most quality adult kibbles are just fine for all life stages.
But weaned puppies really don't need a specific puppy food any more than weaned children need special toddler food. Just a good balanced diet.
Many puppy kibbles tend to be too high in calcium for a large breed dog - they promote fast bone growth which can lead to hip and joint issues. So you have to check them out carefully to make sure the levels of calcium are appropriate. I'm pretty sure Orijen Large breed puppy is fine, but I'm not sure about others. But most quality adult kibbles are just fine for all life stages.
But weaned puppies really don't need a specific puppy food any more than weaned children need special toddler food. Just a good balanced diet.
ETA - totally O/T but it's my 1000th post!
Wooottt!! It was in response to one of MY questions!!! (Doesn't mean a darn thing but I want to ride the fun too!)
Your explanation of the kibble was what I had heard but thought it was past six months of age. Thanks.
And a big happy dance on your 1000th post!! We're so lucky to have you here.
I don't "do" puppies, so I bolted to post the question--and the only thing I knew about the breed is they're a lot of dog who need knowledgeable handling and they are "bloaters." The owner seems willing to join the board. Yea!
I stopped a looooong time ago feeding people food, save for a prized treat as a reward for a difficult task.
I feed Canidae. Treats must always be worked for and can be dog treats (morsels of tidbits, really), but I use a lot of raw veggies. Start off with small doses to see if there'll be consequences of the digestive or...uh...pee-ewww kind.
Neighbor thinks my dog(s) have to do waaaaay too much work for speck of treat. (Yeah...okay...if only I had the life my animals do!)
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