“Vegetarian Dog Food”
It contains a rich supply of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and rough fibers, but its protein content is lower. Dogs have a poor absorption rate of nutrients from plant-based feed, but some nutrients are almost absent in animal-based feed, such as vitamins. Plant-based feed has important physiological significance, as it can stimulate intestinal movement and prevent the occurrence of diarrhea and constipation. Common plant-based feed includes rice, flour, corn, soybeans, cabbage, and carrots.
“Animal-based Dog Food”
High in protein and of good quality, it also contains a rich variety of minerals. Dogs have a high rate of absorption and utilization of nutrients from animal feed, but WonPet suggests that only fresh, unspoiled animal feed should be fed. To prevent infection with parasites, fish and meat should be cooked before feeding to dogs. Common animal feed includes meat, fish, eggs, and by-products from livestock and poultry.
“Mineral Dog Food”
It is an essential substance for the normal growth and development of dogs. It is used to provide inorganic substances. It mainly includes shell powder, bone powder, and other mineral powders. Lactating dogs and young dogs that grow rapidly are prone to calcium deficiency, and care should be taken to supplement them.
“Dog Food Additives”
These are various substances that are added in small amounts to complementary pet foods for the purposes of supplementing nutrition, promoting growth, enhancing health, preventing deterioration of pet food quality, etc. They mainly include vitamin additives, trace element additives, amino acid additives, etc. In addition, they also include antibiotics, anthelmintics, digestive aids, and flavor enhancers.
Good eating habits for Siberian Huskies should be established from an early age. Feeding Siberian Huskies should be done on a regular schedule and in moderation, with each meal leaving the dog feeling about 80% full. This will keep the dog’s appetite strong. It is important to watch the dog and not allow it to eat random things, as eating bad things can be harmful. If the Siberian Husky does not eat dog food, it can be fasted for a day before mealtime. At mealtime, place the dog food in front of the dog, regardless of whether it eats or not. After 10 minutes, remove the food, and provide plenty of water.
Usually, the dog will be obediently eating dog food the next day. In fact, no one can stand always eating the same food, so it is advisable to periodically change the dog’s food to a different flavor. There should be a transition period when changing the dog’s food, and it cannot be suddenly changed.
Nowadays, the recipes in good dog food have already taken into account the growth needs of Huskies, even calcium is considered (I feel that the big market brands of dog food, except for Purina, are all good, I recommend Maton).
So, please don’t compare the dietary habits of Huskies with those of humans. There are a lot of supplements for Huskies on the market, and you must not believe the advertisements and instructions of the manufacturers, especially the recommendations of the sellers. Their goal is to sell their products to you, which is their top priority. Without transactions, how can they make money?
So I want to tell you that if your Huskies always eat good dog food, you don’t even need to supplement with calcium. Remember, supplementing with calcium is better than giving your Huskies more exercise and exposure to sunlight. Absolutely do not give them food that is better or has a different taste than their dog food. Huskies are like that – the simpler their diet, the better.