Working professionals who want to own a Husky need to pay attention to various aspects, including diet, exercise, health care, and daily management. Here are some specific suggestions:
Diet Management
Choose the Right Food: Siberian Huskies are carnivorous dogs and love to eat fish, beef, lamb, etc. Vegetables, rice, wheat, and commercial dog food are also foods that they enjoy. However, it is important to note that foods such as onions, chocolate, squid, shrimp, octopus, crab, peanuts, legumes, chicken bones, and fish bones are harmful to Siberian Huskies and should be avoided. Additionally, since Siberian Huskies have a lower enzyme level for lactose digestion, drinking milk may cause diarrhea. In this case, it is recommended to switch to yogurt.Feed at Regular Intervals: To prevent Siberian Huskies from overeating or going hungry while their owners are away, working people can use automatic feeding machines that provide a fixed amount of food at regular intervals. At the same time, since the digestive function of Siberian Huskies varies greatly, it is best to choose high-quality dog food with high protein and fat content based on the individual dog.
Physical exercise
Ensure Sufficient Exercise: Siberian Huskies require a lot of daily exercise to burn off their energy, and if not released, they may engage in destructive behavior. Working professionals should take their Siberian Huskies for walks, runs, etc. after work or on weekends to meet their exercise needs. Alternatively, one to two days a week can be selected to extend the walking time, which is both time-saving and effort-saving.
Diversify Exercise Methods: In addition to walking, other exercise methods such as swimming and fetching can be tried to increase the fun and diversity of exercise. However, it is important to choose safe venues for exercise to avoid injuries or loss of the dog. Moreover, it is not advisable to engage in strenuous exercise within half an hour before or after meals, and the dog should rest for a while after strenuous exercise before drinking water.
Healthcare
Regular vaccination and deworming: Working professionals should regularly take their Huskies to a pet hospital for vaccination and deworming to ensure their health.
Pay attention to dog hygiene: Regularly bathe and groom your Huskies to keep their skin clean and fur shiny. Also, pay attention to your dog’s oral hygiene by regularly brushing its teeth or providing dental sticks, etc.
Daily Management
Provide a suitable environment: To prevent Siberian Huskies from biting things in the house when owners are not at home, they can be put in a cage, but the cage should not be too small, at least large enough to accommodate the dog’s range of movement, and water and food should be provided in the cage. Additionally, a surveillance camera can be installed at home to monitor the dog’s situation at any time.
Companionship and interaction: Although owners may not be able to accompany Siberian Huskies during the day, they should try to interact and play with the dog as much as possible after work to strengthen the bond and reduce its sense of loneliness. Toys can also be prepared for the dog so that it can have something to entertain itself when left alone at home.
Working professionals need to invest more time and effort in raising a Siberian Husky, but by properly managing their diet, exercise, health care, and daily routine, they can ensure that their Siberian Husky grows up healthily and brings them joy.