Do’s and don’ts of feeding a Dogo:
In order to avoid the problem of picky eaters, it is important to train your Dogo to develop a consistent eating habit from a young age. The frequency of meals is recommended to be four times a day before three months, three times a day from three to eight months, and twice a day from eight months onwards. If you don’t want your pet to only be interested in the flavorful food, you should let your pet feed as the only staple food for the meal from a young age, and let your dog develop the habit of concentrating on the meal, and if you don’t finish the meal within thirty minutes, you will put away the feed and wait until the next meal time to provide; don’t let your dog develop the bad habit of eating when he wants to eat, and not eating later on.
The puppy of a Doberman shortly after birth has limited learning ability and will only feel the coziness of its mother and spend the day just sucking on breast milk. Curiosity develops from about 20 days onwards and by 30 to 50 days, intelligence is greatly developed. This is a good time to separate the puppy from its siblings, as the puppy is beginning to develop a sense of self and some strong self-assertion, and it can be said that the puppy has developed a competitive spirit.
Multiple people believe that letting a Dogo chew on a bone is a good way to sharpen their teeth as well as an enjoyable way for the dog to gnaw. However, dog moms should be aware that chicken bones are definitely not suitable for dogs to chew on. Chicken bones are constructed as hollow bones, unlike solid pig bones or cow bones, which become granular when chewed. Chicken bones are like sharp razor blades, and when swallowed into the dog’s gastrointestinal tract, they may scratch or even puncture the gastrointestinal tract. When the dog’s gastrointestinal tract bleeds, it will produce bloody stools, diarrhea, vomiting, and in severe cases, surgery is required to remove it. Small dogs, in particular, need special attention.
The immunization status of the Dogo is key to preventing disease infection. Innate immunity can be acquired from the mother, so whether or not the puppy is suckled at a young age to obtain sufficient antibodies can have a considerable impact on disease prevention. Especially before the puppy receives its first vaccinations, the antibodies in the breast milk will be the most effective and only defense against disease, so early weaning of the puppy from the breast milk should be avoided.
Acquired immunity relies on vaccinations, so a complete vaccination program at a young age and annual vaccination supplements in adulthood are essential. In addition, feeding your dog fresh food, avoiding leftovers or scavenging for garbage are all ways to prevent gastrointestinal illnesses in general. Maintaining a clean environment and avoiding contact with animal feces, pots and pans, and belongings of sick animals are also preventive measures that should be taken.