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What should Alaskan malamutes eat?

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Kibble, that proved good for us and our malamute-owner friends: Annamaet Petfoods, both Grain-free and Originals formulas. This is what our Mals eat, the Aqualuk cold water formula (wild caught salmon and herring) being the favourite. There are other foods for protein like vegetables, eggs, and beans but meat is best for Alaskan Malamute, unlike other breeds. Vitamins and Minerals: Copper, zinc, vitamin A and vitamin D are very essential for healthy bones and joints. Deficiency of these vitamins and minerals can lead to abnormal orthopedic development. Adult Alaskan Malamutes should be fed lean meats that promote healthy muscle function and other important health benefits. Additionally, they should consume high amounts of vitamins and minerals found in fruits, vegetables, and supplements (when necessary).Malamutes, much like huskies, have “soft” stomachs, meaning they are naturally sensitive to what they eat. This plays havoc when trying to find a food that works well for them, a lot of trial and error is needed with breeds like this.


What do I feed my Alaskan Malamute?

Why raw food is the best diet for my Alaskan Malamute A dogs stomach is not anatomically designed to digest and ferment carbohydrates (the main ingredient in kibble). Even grain-free kibble often contains high levels of starchy carbs, including legumes, peas & lentils.

Is chicken Good for Malamutes?

The husky diet must be complete Feeding only chicken necks and too many raw bones is not a complete diet. White rice, cooked chicken, and a few cooked veggies for every meal is an incomplete diet.

How much should an Alaskan Malamute eat?

Each puppy is different, depending on climate and exercise levels, but most of our 6-12 month old pups are put on adult rations and they get a TOTAL of 2 cups to 2 1/2 cups a day of Eagle Power Pack.

Can Alaskan malamutes eat raw meat?

What to feed an Alaskan Malamute is dependent on many things - owner choice, dog, health concerns and availability of either kibble or raw ingredients. Historic Alaskan Malamute dog food was mainly fish, heavy in oil, and seal, caribou and small animals, so the dogs were fed a raw diet.

What to feed an Alaskan Malamute?

What to feed an Alaskan Malamute is dependent on many things - owner choice, dog, health concerns and availability of either kibble or raw ingredients. Historic Alaskan Malamute dog food was mainly fish, heavy in oil, and seal, caribou and small animals, so the dogs were fed a raw diet.

Do Alaskan Malamutes have soft stomachs?

Malamutes, much like huskies, have 'soft' stomachs, meaning they are naturally sensitive to what they eat. Can Alaskan Malamute eat rice? Feeding only chicken necks and too many raw bones is not a complete diet.

How many times a day should a Malamute eat?

Other dog breeds may only require one meal a day to keep them going but Malamutes are a large and deep-chested breed making them much more susceptible to canine bloat, a potentially life-threatening problem in which a dog’s stomach becomes twisted and fills with gas.

What is a Alaskan Malamute?

Alaskan Malamutes are unique dogs with strong working drives and athletic sensibilities. Their coat and eyes usually cause a scene wherever they go, plus their resemblance to the dogs’ ancestor, the wolf.

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