Feed your husky a balance diet

feeding Raw Diet & Benefits

By The Husky Squad

Many good dog owners get very passionate about the subject of what foods they feed their dogs. The husky raw diet therefore can be the perfect choice. A good sound diet can contribute to the longevity and good health of our pets. The problem is that there is so much conflicting information about these diets. It confuses owners and makes them afraid to switch their dogs from a kibble diet to a raw diet.

The husky raw diet is one that has grown in popularity in the last decade, fueled mainly by the endless food recalls from the manufactures of kibble based food. Dog owners like to be in control over the quality and the safety of what their dogs will be ingesting. There are two major types of raw diets, commercial and home prepared. Commercial raw diets can be either in fresh or frozen form, only ground meat, or ground meat with bone and offal. They can also include fresh some fruits and veggies ground into the mixture too. Commercial raw food manufacturers pack raw meat into pucks.

The homemade raw diet consists of whole meat, bones and offal. Optionally veggies, fruits and supplements can be added. The only difference is that the mixture is not commercially ground; instead, it is fed more or less whole and left for the dog to chew up. Starting from scratch gives you complete control over what goes in your dogs’ diet. This is especially good if your dog is allergic to a certain protein source.

Until you know how your dog will react to a husky raw diet or whole food diet, supervision is necessary. Dogs that are gulpers of food will try to swallow large chunks of raw food and can choke. People assume that since wild canines eat a whole prey diet that their dogs will automatically be able to handle eating a raw diet safely. This is not always the case. If your dog is a food gulper, then a commercially ground raw food is a safer option for your dog. Also, dogs that have issues with poor tooth health should avoid the whole food diet. They can get the same nutrition from commercially ground raw food pucks.

Be aware the raw diets must be given in balance to address the vitamin and mineral requirements of your dog. If you are considering feeding an all raw diet, research the subject thoroughly first. You could also consult a canine nutritional expert. Dogs have their own unique needs for proper health and nutrition. Feeding a nutritionally incomplete diet can be worse than feeding kibble. If the diet isn’t complete it can result in imbalances of vitamins and minerals can impact your huskies health. Please consult a Canine Nutrition Specialist who can guide you in making sure that your Raw or Homemade Diet is complete in nutrition. An unbalanced or incomplete diet will take its toll on your dog’s health.

KIBBLE TO RAW COURSE by Husky Squad

After much research, we finally found a course we can recommend. The Kibble to Raw course by The Husky Squad. We have done it ourselves, since many of us feed raw to our dogs, and we love it. You can also use the code “huskyhavenflorida”  to receive a 10% discount.

For more information press link below for the Kibble to Raw Course we highly recommend.

Provide water for your husky at all times

Every dog needs unlimited access to water in order to stay healthy and hydrated. This is especially important to remember in cold climates and cold winter months, when water dishes may freeze. Ether move your dog's water dish into a warm area that it can always access or invest in a water system that will not freeze.

GOOD FRUITS FOR HUSKIES

Feeding fruits to your husky is safe and it has many beneficial effects. Fruits and vegetables are great to be used as doggy treats, as they are very tasty and low in calories while being rich in vitamins and antioxidants – that helps their immune system. Your Siberian husky will have fun while discovering different textures, smells, and tastes.

Adding fresh or frozen fruits to your dog’s diet is safe, as long as you maintain a balanced diet.

FEED: Apples, Blueberries, Bananas, Oranges, Honeydew, Pineapple, Watermelon, Pears

NEVER FEED: Grapes, Plumps, Dried Fruit, Canned Fruit, Raisins,

GOOD VEGETABLES FOR HUSKIES

Vegetables are good for your husky. They will add vitamins, minerals, and roughage (commonly called fiber) to your dog diet. Vegetables are low-calories. You can add vegetables to your dog’s food in modest quantities.  Major nutrients with low calories. 

If you feed your husky regular dog food then you should check if it offers the needed balanced died. If the dog food already contains everything that your dog needs, that’s perfect.

Give vegetables as treats they are so low calorie. You can give them carrots or broccoli when you are training them or you feel the need to spoil your furry buddy. Your husky will not gain unwanted weight if you are using vegetables as treats. During the summer you can freeze vegetables and serve them as they are. Frozen vegetables are good for teething puppies

Raw vegetables for huskies are good for your husky and they will supply healthy fiber, it clears toxins from the body. It prevents or relieves constipation and it has antioxidant properties. They enjoy chewing on some whole raw carrots which help your dogs to exercise and clean teeth and gums. Try these:

FEED: Some examples: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Green Beans, Carrots, Cucumber, beets,

DON’T FEED: Onions, Chive, Hops, Jalapenos, Hot Peppers, Raw Potatoes, Green Tomatoes

Other Food to avoid

• Alcohol

• Chocolate, Coffee, and Caffeine

• Garlic

• Avocado

• Coconut

• Macadamia Nuts

• Milk & Dairy

• Salt & Salty Snack Foods

• Zylitol- Found in gum, candy, baked goods, and toothpaste

• Yeast Dough

• Raw/Undercooked Meat, Eggs and Bones (Unless you are feeding raw and following it’s guidelines)