In the modern world, it is most profitable to feed animals, including dogs, with ready-made dry feed, since they are nutritious and balanced. It is very important to understand that before buying a four-legged pet, it is recommended to think over its menu in advance. In this article we will take a closer look at the subtleties of the Husky ration, get acquainted with the classes of ready-made dog food, their rating, as well as learn the rules for choosing ready-made food.
Diet Husky
The diet of the husky dogs can be of three acceptable options. This is a natural food prepared by the owners themselves, ready-made dry and wet food, as well as a combined nutritional option, 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 is worth understanding that Ready-made dry feeds almost always lead, since it’s not worth wasting time on their preparation, they contain all the necessary vitamins and minerals in the right amount, and they are very convenient for the animals to feed in the right amount.
Very many breeds of dogs tolerate a mixed diet without any problems, but this option is generally not suitable for the Husky breed, because when mixing different foods, that is ready, shopping and natural, animals may have problems with digestion.
The risk group especially includes young puppies and elderly individuals.
Vets tend to believe that It is best to choose for the animal or a completely natural diet, or feeding dry food. Dry options today are very high quality (if you do not take into account the economy). Their composition contains natural meat in the right amount for the body of the animal, as well as vegetables, vitamins, minerals and other important elements.
The advantage is that in the finished balanced feed a large amount of healthy fats, but there are very few carbohydrates in them.
The finished feed is fully adapted to the physiological characteristics of animals at very different ages. There are also medical lines that will be enjoyed by huskies with chronic diseases of the digestive system, kidneys, heart and other organs.
Classes of finished feed
Before you buy ready-made dry food for your pet, We recommend that you familiarize yourself with classes of such products, which can be easily purchased on the shelves of many pet stores:
- Economy class;
- premium class;
- super premium class;
- holistic
Economy product segment for animals is considered the most affordable and popular for domestic consumers. But such options of feed can hardly be called suitable for husky dogs, because there is practically no meat in them, only flavors and flavorings.
A diet with econom feed can only be temporary.
Economic brands include:
- Pedigree;
- Darling;
- Chappi;
- Friskies;
- "Our brand";
- Stout;
- Cesar.
And also some other brands that very often advertise. Today, among the economists you can find both import producers and domestic ones, but in general, the composition of such food for dogs leaves much to be desired.
After all, this kind of products are made from the worst waste.
However, the most popular brands in terms of price - quality are premium feed.
Despite the fact that in such feed there are by-products, it is believed that the quality of them is much higher compared with economicals.
Usually, in premium feeds, the mass fraction of meat is no more than 30 percent, which is quite a bit, but this is good, because in some economvariants, 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.
Premium feeds are well suited for feeding Husky breed dogs.
Experts point out that if the feed is less than 25% meat (not by-products), they are not considered premium. This point should be clarified before buying feed.
Super premium food is even higher in quality than premium.
In their balanced composition there is real meat and vegetables, but there are also by-products (exceptionally high-quality, and not just ground bones and other wastes found in economists).
Feed of this class is recommended for husky dogs at any age. They can feed the animals without fear for their health. Of course, superpremium feed lines are priced at 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 buy on the shelves of pet stores, as a rule, they are ordered in online stores.
And, finally, the best and natural food are the so-called holistic. Holidays are ideal for Huskies, but it is worth understanding that the price they have is very high, but justified. In holistics, in general, there is no offal, but it contains pure meat of the best quality, as well as fruits and vegetables, which serve as a source of vitamins and minerals. Holists include:
- Acana;
- Applaws;
- Holistic Blend;
- Pronature holistic;
- Savarra;
- Grandorf;
- Farmina N & D, as well as some others.
Rating of the best manufacturers
All feed belonging to the same class, simply can not have the same composition and, as a consequence, equally good quality. To understand what feeds stand out from the others, consider a small rating of each class of ready-made dog food.
Bonus:
- Royal Canin;
- Hill "s;
- Probalance
Superpremium:
- Brit Care;
- 1st Choice;
- Gina Elite;
- Eukanuba;
- Arden grande.
Holidays:
- Acana;
- Orijen;
- Grandorf;
- Now Fresh.
Of course, the lists of rankings are rather conditional. They change almost every year, because they can be made up both in composition and in the so-called popular opinion of buyers.
How to choose?
Choosing the best feed should be based on the health of the dog, its eating habits, as well as its own capabilities. But always with this should 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.
Some manufacturers have feed by dog breeds, and therefore feed specifically for huskies is not uncommon.
The best feed for an animal is one that contains a large amount of fat and practically no carbohydrates. Low-grade economy class options, in general, are not recommended to consider for Huskies, the choice should be made among super-premium options and holists. In extreme cases, premium options are fine. In addition to being balanced, they come in a huge variety of flavors: with turkey, chicken, lamb, duck and others.
For husky with a sensitive stomach or with problems with digestion, it is best to select hypoallergenic food. And also such options will suit animals with allergies.
It is advisable to avoid brands whose products contain soy, corn, additives of unknown origin and various dyes.
For husky perfect feed for active dogs of medium size. Quality feed should be purchased only in verified places or in veterinary pharmacies. Today, many unscrupulous sellers not only store feeds incorrectly, opening them and selling them by kilograms, but also hinder expensive options with ekonommarkami.
Feeding tips
Feed animals of different ages can not be the same. After all, for puppies are suitable some food, and for adults - very different. Their composition varies greatly. Moreover, for different age groups there are some dietary restrictions.
Puppies
Husky puppies from two months are fed up to four times a day, and from five months - three times.It is better if the food will be split with a sufficient period of time. In the morning, afternoon and evening. From 8-9 months, the animal can be completely transferred to 2 meals a day.
Adult dogs
Usually adult husky dogs are fed 2 times a day with dry food. The dosage of feed depends on the brand of manufacturer. Often calculated individually.
It is believed that Approximately 3-4% of its own weight is needed to maintain the health of an adult dog. Such a complete diet can provide ready-made dry food. When eating this kind of animals must always be clean drinking water.
Always after eating a bowl, wash the animal thoroughly.
To transfer an animal from one feed to another, it is necessary to add a little feed to the old one, and after 3-6 days, depending on the addiction of the animal, replace it completely.
Neutralized and sterilized adults are recommended to feed with a lower protein content, best dietary.
Choosing food for Husk should be with extreme caution, preferring the premium and superpremium options, and if possible - holistics. If we take into account the purchase of real meat in comparison with high-quality food, then there is practically no savings in this. The only difference will be that meat and other products will have to be cooked by yourself, spending a lot of time for this, and you just need to fill the prepared food in the right amount.
Of course, that the choice in favor of a finished product or a natural diet remains for the owner of the animal, but here it is necessary to take into account all the pros and cons.
See the following video for an overview of Husky breed feeds.