·       Have your new puppy examined by a vet within 72 hours.

·      Continue vaccinating your puppy every 3 weeks and dewormed every 2 weeks until the age of 16 weeks. I use Strongid-T for deworming.

·      Feed your mastiff puppy a good quality premium puppy food that is 20- 25% protein and 12-18% fat. Also, make sure the puppy food is well balanced for calcium, phosphorus and high in iodine (3-5%).

·       DO NOT over exercise your mastiff. They grow to be large dogs and tend to overheat very easily. Walk your mastiff in the early AM or in the evening. Make sure your mastiff drink plenty of water before going on walks.

·       DO NOT exercise your mastiffs after feedings. This may cause severe problems with their digestive system and may result in death.

·       Try not to crate your puppy more than six hours. Your mastiff will need to be able to stand up and turn around inside the crate.

·       Enroll your puppy in basic obedience training.

·       During the first 3-5 days in your home, the puppy may seem a bit uncertain and lose its appetite. This is normal as they are adjusting to their new environment. Interact with your puppy with play as much as possible and free feed during this time until it becomes acclimated to your family.

·       Start your puppy’s heartworm preventative at 16 weeks old.

·       DO NOT allow your mastiff to eat chocolate or drink anti-freeze. This is toxic to your dog.

·       DO NOT allow your puppy to sniff or ingest feces from other dogs.

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