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Introducing Big Gus

Big Gus

Active Member
Hello;
I joined the site a couple weeks back and entered the wrong name. Is it possible to get my site name changed to Big Gus? @moderators
Gus is an English Mastiff with a hint of French Mastiff on moms side. He is almost 4 months old and 60 pounds. F9200247-F4DE-4FFE-A6C3-D61CF5F917BD.jpeg
 

Big Gus

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Thanks Michele
We’re trying to introduce a raw diet which is going well. He loves the beef and chicken mix 82CA1F80-6FDF-45AB-92E3-A0516E2B119F.jpeg
 

Boxergirl

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Gus is a beautiful boy! This is unasked for advice and I know that's often considered rude, but it's something that's very important to me. Please go read the sticky post about Bloat/GDV. Consider an elective Gastropexy and read up on the risks of elevated feeding. Elevated feeding used to be said to help prevent bloat, but recent studies have shown that in can contribute. The truth is that there are many contributing factors, one being genetics, but elevated feeding does seem to be a risk that isn't worth taking. To me, at least. Please do some research so you can weigh the pros and cons of elevated feeding. I will not use an elevated feeder again.

 

Big Gus

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Gus is a beautiful boy! This is unasked for advice and I know that's often considered rude, but it's something that's very important to me. Please go read the sticky post about Bloat/GDV. Consider an elective Gastropexy and read up on the risks of elevated feeding. Elevated feeding used to be said to help prevent bloat, but recent studies have shown that in can contribute. The truth is that there are many contributing factors, one being genetics, but elevated feeding does seem to be a risk that isn't worth taking. To me, at least. Please do some research so you can weigh the pros and cons of elevated feeding. I will not use an elevated feeder again.

Thanks Boxergirl. Our vet had us get the elevated feeding station for our past Bull Mastiff……I just figured that thought process was still the norm. I had thought about the surgery possibly when he’s neutered if they’d do it at the same time.
 

Boxergirl

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I thought it was still the norm too, but there's enough more recent information for me to question it. I brought it up to my vet after I lost my girl and they are no longer recommending raised feeding to their clients. I just wanted to mention it so you could do your own research and make a decision based on some of the newer information.
 

Big Gus

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Gus is doing well! He loves his squeaky ball….especially the squeaky part :)
He’s 4.5 months now and just passed the 70 pound mark. He’s strong as a horse now, I’m glad we are doing obedience to get him under control. He’s a very social dog, loves everyone he meets. Other dogs seem to shy away because he is so forward and inquisitive when introduced. We are working on trying to calm him during introductions which is proving to be a bit of a challenge.
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Big Gus

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Gus is now 6.5 months old and 95 pounds. He is developing well.
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