Tibetan Mastiff is an omnivorous but carnivorous animal and can eat a wide range of animal foods for a long time. It is rare to see Tibetan Mastiffs having the habit of being picky about their food. So what kind of food do Tibetan Mastiffs eat? What should you pay attention to when feeding Tibetan Mastiffs? Let’s learn the relevant knowledge about feeding Tibetan Mastiffs with the editor!

What food do Tibetan Mastiffs eat?

1. The staple food of Tibetan Mastiff mainly includes: Madon dog food, canned food, lean meat, bones, cornmeal, sorghum and other high-calorie foods. After the staple food, it is necessary to pair it with some fresh and vitamin-rich vegetables. This type of food mainly includes: cabbage, carrots, cabbage, etc. In addition to these foods, Tibetan Mastiffs also need to supplement some nutrients. For example: calcium powder, eggs, beans, salt, shell meal, bone meal and other foods. These are the most common foods for Tibetan Mastiffs raised at home. For example, Tibetan Mastiffs who grow in Tibetan areas, in addition to eating lean meat, vegetables and other foods arranged by Tibetans every day. Tibetan Mastiffs also like to hunt on their own, usually mainly small animals. The Tibetan Mastiff is the dog breed with the most powerful energy reserves in the world. The Tibetan Mastiff will convert the excess energy of the body into body fat for storage, and use it when food is scarce and nutrients are lacking.

2. The food Tibetan Mastiff likes includes meat, because Tibetan Mastiff is a carnivorous dog breed, especially likes to eat the meat and bones of beef and sheep, and its preference for pork is not as strong as beef and mutton. Influenced by the lifestyle and diet of Tibetan people, Tibetan Mastiffs do not like to eat fish and shrimps, so even if they see fish jumping happily in the water, Tibetan Mastiffs will not hunt for them.

3. In addition, Tibetan Mastiffs also like to eat animal internal organs. For example, animal hearts, livers, spleens, lungs, intestines, blood, etc. are Tibetan Mastiffs’ favorites. Tibetans often reward Tibetan Mastiffs with these things. The nutritional value of the viscera of animals is relatively high, but it is not advisable to overfeed, otherwise it will cause poisoning reactions, and in severe cases, it will affect the growth of bones, and it will be difficult to treat. Adult Tibetan Mastiff needs two livers in three weeks!

4. Bones are also essential in Tibetan Mastiff food. Tibetan Mastiffs especially like to chew large animal bones, such as cow bones. These bones are rich in bone marrow and calcium, which are of great help to Tibetan Mastiffs, especially young ones. Mastiff tooth development is extremely beneficial. However, sharp broken bones such as chicken racks should not be fed directly, because the sharp broken bones can easily pierce the Tibetan Mastiff's throat and intestines and stomach. They should be cooked or crushed under high pressure before feeding.

5. The basic structural unit of protein is amino acid. The lack of protein or essential amino acids in the Tibetan Mastiff dog’s feed will cause serious malnutrition in the Tibetan Mastiff dog, dysfunction of various tissues and organs, stunted growth and development, and weight loss. , immunity is reduced, disease resistance is reduced, and the consequences are very serious.