Is Your Large Breed Dog at Risk?

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Your Large Breed Dog May Be At Risk

For pet owners of large breed dogs there are many things to keep in mind when caring for your pet. Larger dogs will eat more food because of the amount of energy they consume daily, and because of their size, large breed dogs put a larger amount of stress on their bodies. For pet owners, it pays to know the risks associated with breeds like Labradors, Mastiffs, and Newfoundlands. Disorders related to both eating and sleeping can plague larger breeds, but can also be easily rectified or mitigated by knowledgeable owners.

Raised feeders were once recommended for larger breed, deep-chested dogs. In 2017, however, that advice has since been reversed, and pet care experts recommend keeping your dog’s head low to the ground during feeding. A university veterinary department found that raised feeders are actually a danger for large breeds of dog because they can lead to bloat, which is a life-threatening medical condition that the raised feeders were once thought to prevent!

Dogs are animals naturally built to eat with their heads down to the ground — where it is natural for them to chew and swallow. A raised feeder causes a dog is eat at an unnaturally high level. This unnatural position interferes with the dog’s innate ability to swallow, causing an intake of air. This gulping action over time leads to the bloat condition. Luckily, by keeping your large breed dog’s bowl low to the ground, you can avoid the condition.

Another common health issue plaguing large breed dogs is joint and skeletal issues. As you already know, taking a Great Dane or a Saint Bernard out for a run tires them out easily, and they often return home to sleep fitfully. Some larger breeds of dogs require as much as 15 to 18 hours a day of sleep, sometimes more during the cold winter months.

As large dogs age, they will have more chances of developing problems. Diseases like hip dysplasia are very common in larger breeds, while elbow disease, Osteochondrosis Dessicans (OCD), Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), and many other skeletal issues also affect large dogs. An orthopedic bed is the only answer to these kinds of skeletal issues and having one that distributes the weight of your pet evenly helps to relieve pressure on joints while giving your dog a great spot low to the floor.

Large, extra-large, and extra extra-large dogs require large, extra-large, and extra extra-large beds. A bed that gives large breeds the support necessary to rest their muscles, bones, and joints is a really important part of the care for your pet.

Finding a company that takes your concerns for your large breed dog seriously is the most important step to ensuring proper sleep for your pet. The staff at Mammoth Outlet has made a superior product that gives pet owners the assurance that their pet will sleep better and wake up physically refreshed and much happier. Pet owners who understand the amazing contribution a dog makes to the family dynamic will be happy to know that Mammoth has been making large dog beds for over 20 years for a reason, and that is that Mammoth is respected by top breeders and pet owners because of their service to dogs of all ages and sizes. Their goal is to create restful sleep for your dog from its puppy stage to its senior stages and everything in between — and to provide large, extra-large, and extra extra-large beds designed specifically for their breed.

Large breed dog beds at Mammoth have details that show the care and thought put into their creation. The removable covers make it easy for owners to wash. The covers are made with fabrics that stand the test of time and are stain resistant, mildew resistant, and water repellent. With fabrics like Cordura, micro-velvets, and canvas, these pet beds will withstand the stretching and pawing of any dog. There is also an antibacterial lining that helps keep germs from your family members. The orthopedic beds offered by Mammoth are made to last with the extra extra-large dog bed able to hold a dog of over 200 lbs.

The mattresses are furniture grade high density orthopedic foam — giving your pet the very best rest, and allowing your family the opportunity to rest assured that your pooch is also getting the best possible sleep.

About Author:

Susan Combs is a Pet Health and Safety expert. She is contributor on Esprittoday. Her specialties include keeping up with important issues regarding pet health and pet care, working closely with pet parents to find answers concerning training, grooming and caring for specific breeds of dogs.

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