How to feed the Alaskan Malamute

The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest rocks bred by the Eskimos on the shores of Alaska. An active and mobile Malamute requires special nutrition to maintain physical health and natural strength at the proper level. A caring owner will always take care of the proper and balanced feeding of his beloved pet. So, how to feed an Alaskan Malamute?

The organization of proper nutrition of the Alaskan Malamute

Looking at the impressive size of the representatives of this breed, you might think that this dog is very difficult to feed. However, this impression is erroneous, the Malamutes eat less than the same size dogs of other breeds, and this calculation must be taken into account when calculating the portion of food. The amount of food consumed is influenced by the pet's age, size and activity.

It is not recommended to feed Malamutes with food from their table, it may be too fat, with an increased amount of salt and spices, which will negatively affect the workings of the pet's digestive tract. Often, dogs of a similar warehouse, with a large size and deep sternum, suffer from volvulus, and this must also be taken into account when choosing a diet.

Owners of such a breed should be aware that the animal's organism requires monotonous food, since a quick and frequent change of dishes can cause a serious disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, the pet must consume enough water suitable for drinking.

It is imperative to observe cleanliness in the place for feeding the pet. What remains unfinished should be removed in a timely manner, it is recommended to wash the bowl after each feeding.

Feeding an Alaskan Malamute ready-made ration.

As in the case of other breeds, the owners of the Alaskan Malamute have a choice - to organize the food of the dog using ready-made food, or to make a diet of natural products. Mixed food is also allowed, but most experienced Alaskan Malamute breeders do not recommend its use, due to the dog's stomach feature, it is long to rearrange products when changing diets.

If the owner gave preference to dry food, then they should be no lower than premium. The best is considered super premium food. When choosing a brand, you can rely on the more well-known and reputable brands. You can also get advice from the breeders of this breed.

It is recommended to buy food only in pet stores, bypassing what appears in any supermarket in the city. By following simple recommendations, you can easily make the right choice:

• On the packaging of a really high-quality product, the following can be stated - “natural” or “organic” —meat is used in the manufacture of food, not by-products, “holistic” —an food is ideal for pets with certain problems in digestion, or “human-grade” - the products used are suitable for human nutrition.
• It is better to choose food, which includes meat (beef, chicken, lamb, etc.) in the first place - a natural source of animal protein.
• It is necessary to avoid food, in which the first in the composition indicated cereals - Malamutes, first of all, you need in the diet of meat.

For a better balance of amino acids, nutrition for the Alaskan Malamute should consist of several sources of protein - fish, poultry meat, lamb, etc.

If the food does not include fish products, fat, it is recommended several times a week to give the dog two tablespoons of canned fish - tuna, pink salmon, mackerel. This will help to avoid problems with skin and coat.

This type of food is a simpler option, as the diet is already balanced and includes all the necessary elements. It is only necessary to calculate the portion correctly. Feeding can be enriched with vitamin supplements or polyunsaturated fats as needed.

Food can be offered to the pet, both in dry form and with a small amount of cool water. If there is a need to change the food, it is done gradually, partially replacing the usual food with a new one. The transition period lasts at least three days.

Natural feeding Alaskan Malamute puppy

In that case, if the owner decided to feed the pet with natural products, then meat should occupy most of the diet. Puppies can be given both boiled and raw veal, beef, cut into small pieces, but minced meat is better to refuse. The size of the meat pieces increases with the growth of the pet.

It is useful for puppies to give porridge - rice, buckwheat, oatmeal. Fish must be included in the diet, a couple of times a week is enough. Prefer better than sea lean fish, before serving it must be boiled and cleaned of bones.

To form a strong bone skeleton, puppies should include cottage cheese in the menu, which is the best natural source of calcium. An egg can also be given to a baby, but only boiled, one egg per week will be enough.

In the menu of a Malamute puppy you can include almost all vegetables, raw or cooked, with the exception of potatoes. Since it is difficult to balance the diet on your own, you can give your pet vitamins, but only after consulting a veterinarian.

How to feed an adult dog of this breed

An adult dog must be fed twice and be sure to strictly dose a portion of food. The breeders of this breed say that Alaskan Malamutes have an abundant appetite, and will eat until the bowl is empty. This can cause obesity.

It should be understood that the feed to the pet belongs to the educational process . Alaskan Malamute, like most dogs, is prone to begging. He can ask for food even when he is not hungry. You can never indulge his desires. Pieces of food can be given, in addition to the main feeding, only as a reward for the assignment. But this should by no means be confectionery or chocolate.

Malamutes can not feed the remnants of food from your table, it is not the right food for the dog. The following products are banned:

• food containing chemical additives;
• salty fish;
• smoked meat;
• sausage delicacies and meat products;
• dishes seasoned with hot spices;
• bakery products.

Not only does such food adversely affect digestive processes, it can also spoil the appetite of the animal. Alaskan Malamutes, having tasted something delicious, often refuse to familiar food and even from dry food.

It is important not to yield to a pet, showing firmness in everything related to food. Food should be correct, and feeding should be strictly according to the regime.

How to adjust power

Malamute babies up to 4 months of age eat 3 times a day. Older pets can already be transferred to adult dog food - morning and evening feeding. It is not recommended to switch to a one-time meal, as in the case of the Malamutes, it can provoke an inversion of the intestines. An adult pet should have water around the clock, while puppies should better clean it overnight.

To more accurately dose a portion, it is better to use a special measuring cup. When calculating the amount of feed for one reception, it is important to consider that the daily rate is indicated on the packages, which should be divided into two feedings. With a natural diet should also measure out the prescribed amount of food.

If the pet received a piece of meat, kefir or vegetables, then the portion of the finished feed should be reduced accordingly.

It is necessary throughout the life of the pet to carry out power correction, reducing or increasing the portion. Its increase is possible during the period of intensive growth of the puppy, during the carrying of offspring, with intense physical exertion. If the pet is in old age, shows little activity, the portion decreases. It is worth remembering that undernourishment of a dog bears less pernicious consequences than its overfeeding. Properly formulated diet - a healthy and cheerful pet!