{"id":369,"date":"2020-03-02T16:34:46","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T22:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/?p=369"},"modified":"2020-03-02T16:36:12","modified_gmt":"2020-03-02T22:36:12","slug":"giant-breeds-come-with-giant-responsibilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/giant-breeds-come-with-giant-responsibilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Giant Breeds come with Giant Responsibilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Kaytie Wildman ZimmVet Veterinary Assistant &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/fritzmilleroutside.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-370\" width=\"515\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/fritzmilleroutside.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/fritzmilleroutside-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So you\u2019ve decided to adopt a giant breed puppy! &nbsp;Here are some tips on bringing your puppy home and giving them the basic care. &nbsp;Initially before deciding on adopting a giant breed puppy, self education is essential to starting them off on the right paw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Health is one of the most important aspects for\ngiant breeds. With giant breeds, come giant responsibilities. That includes\nresearching and seeking out a veterinarian that is knowledgeable in giant\nbreeds and that can help guide you and your new pup to a healthy life. Staying\nup to date on a flea and tick preventative, heartworm prevention, and age\nappropriate vaccines are some of the many important things you will discuss\nwith your veterinarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeding your new puppy may seem daunting, but\nwith research and following the advice from your veterinarian, you can start\nthem on the right food and feel at ease that Fido will receive all the\nnutrition he needs.&nbsp;For puppies\nunder the age of 6 months, it is recommended that their feedings be divided\ninto 3 meals throughout the day; morning, midday, and evening. Free feeding is\nnot recommended; over eating can result in rapid growth, stress on joints and\nbones, overweight, skeletal malformation, and other health issues. The type of\nfood is just as important as how frequent they are fed. Not all puppy foods are\ncreated equal. Dogs that will be over 50 pounds as their adult weight should be\nfed a large breed puppy food until at least 12 months of age. Keep human food\nand treats to under10% of their total diet to help prevent unbalancing of the\nfood. Monitoring weight, measuring out food, and keeping track of how much they\nconsume is important. If your puppy is eager and inhales their food, look into\ngetting a slow-feeder bowl. It is recommended that giant breeds have an hour of\nrest one hour before and after every feeding. Talk to your veterinarian about a\nsurgery called gastropexy. This is usually done around 1.5 years of age and\nprevents twisting of the stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Training from an early age is essential. You\nneed to be able to manage their behavior and teach them to respect people. Working\nwith an experienced dog trainer can help build a solid training base early on.\nUnderstand if you don&#8217;t put in the effort early on, you\u2019ll only be making\nthings difficult for the future. Socialization is crucial to giant breeds.\nLearning new environments and meeting different people helps solidify proper\nbehavior and lessen the risk of injury due to excitement or stimulation. The\nbasic commands of sit, wait, come, down, off, heel, and leave it are your\ngreatest tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise! Giant breeds are bursting at the seams\nwith energy. Providing fun, low impact exercise is important. There are several\nmethods of wearing out your puppy for a restful night&#8217;s sleep. Taking daily\nwalks is the best way to not only exercise but to also train your new family\nmember how to walk on a leash properly and safely, and experience new\nenvironments. Playing fetch also helps with your puppy\u2019s recall; one of the\nmost crucial things you can teach your puppy. If you don\u2019t have a yard large\nenough for your puppy to run around in, look into dog parks or a doggie daycare.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giant breeds grow at a tremendous rate, you will\nneed to budget for food, training, toys, and gear. There are many options\navailable for leashes and collars, find what fits your pet and works best for\nyour individual pet. A trainer can make specific recommendations. Purchase a\ncrate that comes with a divider in the middle for when they are still small.\nProviding a soft, cushioned area for them to lay on is important for their\ngrowing bones. Puzzle toys can help to keep puppy entertained and satisfied. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopting a new puppy should never be done on a\nwhim. Understanding the breed, you are looking to adopt is important not only\nfor you and your family, but also the puppy. \u201cA dog is a companion for life,\nand bigger dogs just make for more joy and excitement. They may be gigantic,\nbut they\u2019re goofy, loving and extremely loyal. Big dogs just need a little more\nguidance and care to navigate through this human world.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Kaytie Wildman ZimmVet Veterinary Assistant &nbsp;&nbsp; So you\u2019ve decided to adopt a giant breed puppy! &nbsp;Here are some tips on bringing your puppy home and giving them the basic care. &nbsp;Initially before deciding on adopting a giant breed puppy, self education is essential to starting them off on the right paw. 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