What are the Best Dog Foods for Siberian Huskies?
Siberians are primarily known as sled dogs that work in teams in northern climates to deliver supplies across frozen ground. They have a double-layer coat to keep them warm in frigid temperatures, which is one of a few reasons Huskies require special nutrition attributes for optimal health.
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Breed Info
Breed Group:Working | AKC Siberian Husky Profile
Ideal Weight:Female Adult: 37 to 48 pounds
Male Adult: 46 to 59 pounds
Exercise Need:45 to 75 minutes per day
Breed Summary
Siberian Huskies were bred to pull loads across vast frozen regions. It has a thick coat suited for subzero temperatures that requires weekly brushing, but is not known for its doggy odor. This medium breed is compact, excels in endurance, and is quick footed. They are not good watchdogs because of their friendly nature. They need plenty of directed exercise and are loveable and loyal. This is not a dog to leave on its own because of its social nature. It's important to begin obedience training early. Siberians are a relatively healthy dog that could be prone to juvenile cataracts and should be evaluated for potential hip issues.
Physical Traits
Compact build, intelligent, easily trained and socialized, working dog
Personality Traits
Intelligent, friendly, highly trainable working dog
Health Considerations
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Siberian huskies are generally healthy, though may be prone to cataracts and hip issues. They may suffer from minor health problems such as:
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Eye/vision support
progressive retinal atrophy (pra) as the retina degenerates, the dog's vision can be affected leading often to blindness. Certain improvements in nutrition can help slow the progression of this disease.
Recommendations:
Anthocyanins・ Astaxanthin・ Beta-carotene・ Carotenoids・ Glutathione・ Lutein・ Lycopene・ Omega-3 essential fatty acids・ Phytonutrients・ Vitamin A・ Vitamin C -
Hypothyroidism
Usually diagnosed in a dog’s middle years, hypothyroidism is treatable with medication and dietary considerations.
Recommendations:
Large bites (to slow chewing)・ L-carnitine・ Low calorie・ Low fat・ Low iodine -
Weight Management
Siberian huskies need plenty of exercise, which is one of the best ways to keep your dog’s weight in check. However, the food your siberian eats is just as important. We discourage feeding your dog table scraps for nutritional reasons, but also to keep your dog from overweight. Overall, treats should not be more than 10% of your dogs daily calories. We recommend foods that are:
Recommendations:
Large bites (to slow chewing)・ L-carnitine・ Low calorie・ Low fat
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Are Fresh Food Diets Good for Siberian Huskys?
Only if they’re properly balanced.
Many well-intentioned Siberian Huskys parents spend a lot of time preparing meals at home, but health benefits are lost if meals aren’t properly portioned and balanced with all the nutrients dogs need. Recently, a few companies have done an excellent job ensuring accurate portions and nutrient balance by delivering pre-prepped fresh meals customized to the size and needs of your dog. Farmer’s Dog, Ollie and Nom Nom have each been approved by our nutrition team as delivering truly quality and well-balanced meals. They can be a little expensive (usually 3-4x more per day than kibble), but many find the added health benefits worth the cost. They do offer discounts to new customers, though, if you’d like to try one out.
Pros and Cons of Fresh Food Diets
✓ Diets balanced by Nutritionists・ ✓ Customized portions for weight control・ ✓ Superior digestive and immune health ・✕ More expensive than standard dog food
Foods We Recommend for Siberian Huskys Puppies
How long do Siberian Huskyss need puppy food?
Until they're 12 to 16 months old.
Siberian Huskys are very focused on growing, and how we feed them should help them do just that. Since they have so much growing to do, they need higher amounts of nutrients than adult dogs, especially proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and — don’t forget — water. It’s still important to not overfeed puppies, so make sure to portion food and keep treats to no more than 10% of their caloric intake. Since balance is so important, we recommend that your young Siberian Huskys is eating food that is made just for puppies from a reputable brand.
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Foods We Recommend for Siberian Huskys Adults
When should Siberian Huskys start transitioning to adult food?
When they're 12 to 16 months old
From a nutrition standpoint, Siberian Huskys become adults once they reach about 90% of their expected weight. Once adults, our two key nutrition goals are balance and maintenance. We want balance because a dog’s body is responsible for a lot of things, like digestion, fighting infection, keeping muscles strong, and chasing squirrels. These are all important tasks, so we want to make sure each body function gets its share of nutrients. We also need to maintain a healthy weight. Underfed dogs are at risk for malnourishment, and overfed dogs can become obese — both of which lead to even worse problems for a Siberian Husky
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Foods We Recommend for Siberian Huskys Seniors
When should Siberian Huskys start transitioning to senior food?
All dogs can age differently, but medium dogs like Siberian Huskys can start to benefit from senior food around 7 to 8 years old
Ever watch kids running around the playground and wish you had that energy again? Yeah. Dogs get there, too. The metabolic processes in senior Siberian Huskys slow down as they age, which often means they aren’t needing quite as many calories as they did in their prime. Smart dog food companies have formulated senior diets to ease up on calories but still help them feel full and give them adequate maintenance protein. Still, like humans, everybody is different. Sometimes older dogs need just as many calories, or more, depending on how their bodies progress. So keep a close eye on their body condition, and look for dog foods made for seniors.
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