Husky food: types and subtleties of choice

In the modern world, it is most advantageous for animals, including dogs, to feed ready-made dry foods, as they are nutritious and balanced. It is very important to understand that before purchasing a four-legged pet, it is recommended to think over its menu in advance. In this article, we will examine in more detail the intricacies of the husky diet, get acquainted with the classes of ready-made dog foods, their rating, and also learn the rules for choosing ready-made feeds.

Husky dog ​​diets can be three acceptable options. This is natural food prepared by the owners on their own, ready-made dry and wet food, and a combined variant of food is possible when the animal is fed with ready-made dry food with the addition of natural products.

Each diet has its pros and cons. But it’s worth understanding that ready-made dry food is almost always the leader, because it’s not worth the time to cook it, they contain all the necessary vitamins and minerals in the right amount, and it’s also very convenient to feed the animals in the right amount.

Many dog ​​breeds tolerate a mixed diet without special problems, but this option is usually not suitable for a husky breed, because when mixing different foods, that is, ready-made, store-bought and natural, animals may have digestion problems.

Veterinarians tend to it is best to choose for the animal either a completely natural diet, or feeding with dry food. Dry options today are very high quality (if you do not take into account economic products).They contain natural meat in the amount necessary for the animal’s body, as well as vegetables, vitamins, minerals and other important elements.

Ready-made feeds are fully adapted to the physiological characteristics of animals at different ages. There are also medical ranges that will appeal to huskies with chronic diseases of digestion, kidneys, heart and other organs.

Before you get ready-made dry food for your pet, We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the classes of these types of products that can be easily purchased at the shelves of many pet stores:

• Economy class;
• premium class;
• super premium;
• holistic.

The economic segment of products for animals is considered the most affordable and in demand for domestic consumers. But such feed options can hardly be called suitable for husky dogs, because they have practically no meat, only flavorings and flavors.

Economy brands include:

• Pedigree;
• Darling
• Chappi;
• Friskies;
• "Our brand";
• Stout;
• Cesar.

As well as some other brands that are often advertised. Today, among the economic brands you can find both foreign and domestic manufacturers, but in general the composition of such food for dogs leaves much to be desired.

However, the most popular brands in terms of price - quality are premium feed.

Usually, in the premium feed, the mass fraction of meat is no more than 30 percent, which is quite a bit, but this is good, because in some economists, in general, there is no meat, but only a small percentage of the liver (very often beef). Premium brands include:

• Royal Canin;
• Pro Plan;
• Purina One;
• Probalance;
• Hill "s;
• Brit Premium
• Dog Chow and others.

Experts say that if in feed less than 25% of meat (not offal), then they are not considered premium. This point should be clarified before purchasing feed.

Super premium feeds are even higher in quality than premium feeds.

Food of this class is recommended for husky dogs at any age. They can feed animals without fear for their health. Of course, that super premium feed lines come out at a price several times more expensive, but their quality is appropriate. Super premium brands include:

• 1st Choice;
• Josera;
• Gina;
• DailyDog
• Eukanuba;
• Arden Grange;
• Pronature Original;
• Bosch;
• Optima Nova and others.

Of course, this list is incomplete. Many brands are quite difficult to purchase on the shelves of pet stores, as a rule, they are ordered in online stores.

And finally, the best and most natural foods are the so-called holistic. Holivics are ideal for a husky, but you should understand that their price is very high, but justified. Holivics, in general, have no offal, but they contain pure meat of the best quality, as well as fruits and vegetables, which serve as a source of vitamins and minerals. To holistic include:

• Acana
• Applaws
• Holistic blend;
• Pronature Holistic;
• Savarra;
• Grandorf;
• Farmina N&D, as well as some others.

All feeds belonging to the same class simply cannot have the same composition and, as a result, are of equally good quality. To understand what kind of feed stands out from the others, consider a small rating of each class of ready-made dog foods.

Bonus:

1. Royal Canin;
2. Hill "s;
3. Probalance.

Super Premium:

1. Brit Care;
2. 1st Choice;
3. Gina Elite;
4. Eukanuba;
5. Arden grande.

Holistic:

1. Acana
2. Orijen;
3. Grandorf;
4. Now Fresh.

Of course, the rating lists are rather arbitrary. They change almost every year, because they can be composed both in composition and in the so-called popular opinion of buyers.

Choosing the best food should be based on the state of health of the dog, its eating habits, as well as its own capabilities. But always at the same time it is necessary to take into account the composition of the finished feed, from whatever class it may be. You can always find a profitable option with a good composition.

The best food for the animal is this one, which contains a large amount of fat and virtually no carbohydrates. Low-grade economy class options, in general, are not recommended for husky, the choice should be made among the super-premium options and holistic. In extreme cases, premium options are quite suitable. In addition to being balanced, they come in a huge variety of flavors: with turkey, chicken, lamb, duck and others.

For husky dogs with a sensitive stomach or for digestive problems, hypoallergenic foods are best. Also, such options are suitable for animals with allergies.

For husky dogs, feed for medium-sized active dogs is great. Quality feed should be purchased only in verified locations or in veterinary pharmacies. Today, many unscrupulous sellers not only store feeds incorrectly, opening them and selling by kilograms, but also interfere with expensive options with economic brands.

It is impossible to feed animals of different ages equally. After all, some feeds are suitable for puppies, but completely different for adults. Their composition varies greatly. Moreover, for different age groups there are some dietary restrictions.

Husky puppies are fed up to four times a day from two months, and three times from five. It is better if the food will be separate with a sufficient period of time. In the morning, at lunch and in the evening. From 8-9 months, the animal can be fully transferred to 2 meals a day.

Usually an adult husky dog ​​is fed 2 times a day with dry food. The dosage of feed depends on the brand of the manufacturer. Often calculated individually.

It is considered that An adult dog needs approximately 3-4% of its own weight to maintain good health. Such a complete diet may well provide ready-made dry nutrition. When eating this kind, animals must always have clean drinking water.

In order to transfer an animal from one food to another, it is necessary to add a little new food to the old one, and after 3-6 days, depending on the animal’s habituation, completely replace it.

Husky food should be selected with extreme caution, giving preference to premium and superpremium options, and if possible to holistic. If you take into account the purchase of real meat in comparison with high-quality feed, then there is practically no saving in this. The only difference is that meat and other products will have to be cooked on their own, spending a lot of time on it, and just feed the animal in the right amount for the finished food.

Of course, the choice in favor of one or another finished product or natural diet remains with the owner of the animal, but here it is also necessary to take into account all the pros and cons.

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