Alaskan diet

The physical growth of Alaskan Malamutes requires many different types of nutrients, the most important of which are fresh water, protein, vitamins, fat, Carbohydrates, minerals and other nutrients. Food prepared for Alaskan Malamutes should also contain these nutrients.

If it is a newly weaned Alaskan Malamute, it needs to be fed at least 3-4 times a day. The food each time should be mainly high in nutrition and easy to absorb and digest. For example: puppy dog ​​food, fresh and delicious vegetables, goat milk, eggs and other foods can be fed to puppies.

As the Alaskan Malamute grows, the food can also be changed appropriately, replacing the puppy's food with adult dog food, and then feeding some dry food or biscuits. It is best to let your Alaskan Malamute eat some teething sticks every day. On the one hand, they can replenish the calcium content of the dog's body, and on the other hand, strengthen the dog's teeth and bones.

When preparing food for Alaskan Malamutes, you can add some nutrients in an appropriate amount. Especially the Alaskan Malamute in its early years and old age. Breeders can add dietary calcium powder, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to the food to meet the needs of the dog's body growth.

The lifespan of the vast majority of pet dogs is around 12-16 years. The main driving force for maintaining the life and growth of Alaskan Malamutes is food. Various nutrients in the food provide power for the dog's life to ensure that the dog can grow up and live a healthy life.

Cleaning of Alaska

Prevent water from getting into the eyes and ears of Alaska puppies.

Dogs who are unwilling to take a bath should use the correct bathing method. Let the dog's head stand to your left, and use your left hand to block the lower part of the dog's head to keep the dog in good condition. Place your right hand on the side of the bathtub, and gently wet the hand, back, abdomen, hind limbs, shoulders, and forelimbs with warm water, then wipe it gently with shampoo, then comb it quickly with a comb, press both sides of the anus with your fingers, and then Scrub again and finally wipe gently with your hands. d Squeeze out the secretions from the anal glands.

Cover the ears with your left or right hand from the lower jaw upward, and gently rinse with water from the tip of the nose downwards. Alaskan Malamutes should pay attention to prevent water from flowing into the ears, and then rinse all parts of the body with clean water from front to back. , and immediately wrap the head with a towel and wipe dry the water. Long-haired dogs can be dried with a hair dryer. While blowing, the hair should be combed continuously. As long as the dog is still wet, comb the hair until the hair is dry.

Some experts suggest that puppies under six months old are prone to respiratory infections, colds and pneumonia due to cold bathing due to weak resistance. This is especially true for flat-nosed dogs such as Pekingese dogs, which have short nasal passages. It is easy to catch colds, runny noses, and even coughs and asthma due to water washing. At the same time, water washing can also affect the growth, color and quality of hair.

ThemIt is believed that puppies under six months old should not be bathed in water, but should be dry cleaned, that is, spraying more than 1,000 times diluted conditioner and baby refreshment label every day or every other day, brushing their teeth diligently, and changing the washing liquid.

Friends who raise Alaskan dogs all know that puppies are afraid of bathing and will avoid even small puddles on the ground. Therefore, it is necessary to do a good job in training the Alaskan puppy to take a bath for the first time, that is, fill the basin with warm water, and place the Alaskan puppy in the basin with only its head and neck exposed. I won't be reluctant to take a shower.

Vaccinations in Alaska

Have you not vaccinated your Alaskan Malamute yet? Then you must hurry up! Every puppy must receive vaccinations , to combat canine distemper (canine distemper and measles), rabies, canine infectious hepatitis, canine leptospirosis (canine typhoid), transmissible gastroenteritis and other infectious diseases, dog owners should take their dogs to a reliable , there are also pet hospitals run by veterinarians who have passed national examinations to receive preventive work, and you must also accept advice from qualified doctors and give your dog regular booster injections to ensure your dog's life

Health and Safety. After vaccination, it will take 2 to 3 weeks to achieve complete immunity. During this period, you must prevent your dog from the following situations (such as changing food, changing the environment, intense exercise, bathing, and contact with sick dogs). contact, long-distance transportation and plastic surgery, etc.), you must also pay great attention to climate changes.

It is understood that under normal circumstances, vaccination is not dangerous to dogs, but if the dog is sick, vaccination will be life-threatening. Therefore, you must ask a veterinarian to give your dog a comprehensive physical examination before injecting the vaccine. According to data, it is normal for dogs to experience increased body temperature, decreased appetite, pain, depression, etc. after vaccination and will usually pass within 24 hours. But if you experience itching all over your body or facial swelling, you have an allergy, and you should go to the hospital for desensitization injections in time. Get your dog vaccinated as soon as possible, for the health of your dog and the safety of your family.

Alaska’s Health

Colds may occur in Alaska in autumn and winter, when the seasons change, when the air conditioner is turned on in the summer, or even when taking a bath. Especially for puppies or Alaskan dogs with poor health, colds are more common.

The symptoms of a cold in dogs are:

Being in low spirits, wilting, liking to lie down, and having a watery nose; sneezing and coughing, conjunctival congestion, tearing, loss of appetite, and elevated body temperature, usually 39~40°C.

How to treat a dog with a cold

1. Cold granules: I have not found the specific dosage, so I can only give you my experience value. If your dog is very big, over 80 pounds, you can follow the adult dosage. My current dog weighs 30 pounds. I usually drink half a bag each time, twice a day. If your dog is very small, a small spoonful of it, such as a Chihuahua, will be enough. Anyway, for mild medicine like cold granules, a little more won’t be a big problem.

2. Antiviral oral liquid: Using my dog ​​as a reference, take one pill at a time, twice a day.

3. Amoxicillin: 10~20 mg/kg (body weight), 2~3 times a day, for 5 days.

In addition, if you are still not sure whether your dog has a cold, go to the hospital for a blood test. Don’t be afraid of spending money!

Notes

Alaskan Malamute has a strong sense of time and memory. In terms of time concept, every dog ​​owner has this experience. Every time it is feeding time, the dog will take the initiative to come to the feeding place and show abnormal excitement. If the owner is slightly slow, it will whisper in a low voice. moan or knock on the door to remind you.