Even if you have other animals in the house, it prefers its own company. There are several health issues that you should be aware of that are common in the Alaskan Malamute. One is a genetic disorder called chondrodysplasia, or malamute dwarfism. The reduced red blood cell disorder will cause anemia. Other conditions that your Alaskan Malamute may suffer from are hip dysphasia, inherited polyneuropathy, eye problems and cataracts.
Your active Alaskan Malamute needs exercise and physical activity in order to live a happy, healthy life. This breed was used for pulling heavy sleds in the Arctic, which conditioned them to be kept busy. The minimum amount of time spent exercising should be about one hour. Always use a leash when walking or running with your Alaskan Malamute, as it cannot be trusted around smaller dogs or animals. A large yard is recommended, but keep a close eye out on your dog because this breed enjoys enjoy digging and exploring new scenery.
He is not designed to race, but rather to carry large loads over long distances. Today, many Malamutes are family pets, but are highly athletic and still capable of enjoying sledding, weight-pulling, back-packing, jogging and swimming with their owners. Its coat is blown twice a year so expect excessive hair to fall out sometimes in clumps. After a blowout, the Alaskan Malamute is considered to be a shed-free breed. What brands of kibble have you tried? Try shifting from red meat beef, lamp, venison, etc.
Hi, I have a six year old unspeyed bitch who is extremely fussy and will not eat raw meat at all, dog food or kibble. I use a wonderful machine called a pro king which I cook a batch fresh now every morning. I usually use inexpensive cuts of chicken and beef but just remember the bones!
I then add a dried rice, pasta or pearl barley. The vegetables I use are normally frozen peas, fresh carrots and other veg that I have but just check before you add some other vegetables.
I do use a stock that is extremely low in salt but in truth I use the stock to get her interested at first. My mal has been much happier and extremely healthy. I hope this helps. Dear Gemma, First of all, condolences for having a fussy malamute and congratulations for making the effort to make something edible for her! Remember that in their native environment the are used to eat fish, especially seal fat during arctic winter.
I am hopeful that we have corrected the error in our ways. As far as I know, he is very healthy, has minimal arthritis symptoms, and is being treated with vet prescription of Meloxicam for that. Our Koko is very docile, but does get very excited when people come and pay attention to him — he still sounds like a horse when he runs across our porch to greet people.
Also, we would recommend to try giving raw meet instead of cooked one, as cooking removes the majority of vitamins and minerals. Anyway, strict diet is always good for your mal, even at a senior age so keep going! Is it pretty easy to switch flavors within brands at will for a little change up? Hi, Austin, Any change for a puppy should be gradual. For adult dogs, changing flavours within the same brand should pose no problems, at least we are not doing any transitional periods when changing from Annamaet Aqualuk to Manitok and vice versa.
Our malamute puppy six months old has been with us for about six weeks. The vet suggested we try IAMS at one point—-that was disasterous—8 liquid poops a day. She is otherwise healthy, happy and energetic, and is growing and gaining weight she was quite thin when we got her.
Do I just need to go more slowly with the Acana or would you suggest I try something else? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Hi, Anne, Are you changing only the brands, or also the main ingredients? Our Taiga had similar issues with chicken-based kibble, which ended as soon as we switched to fish or red meat formulas.
You could try that, but, of course, introduce it very gradually. Get better soon! We adopted a 5 yr old female Malamute, just before Christmas. The previous owner said she was on Science Diet kibble, dry.
We started adding canned tuna to her kibble we chose. The stools returned to normal, until we started with the scraps! Running stools are usually caused by allergies, too large portions or too much protein which the dog does not burn afterwards during activities. Also, we would not recommend Science Diet kibble even for an enemy due to its low quality and unclear ingredients.
Hey there! Great article. Might be worth mentioning since research shows it is a predominate issue with the breed. Hey, Kat, Thanks for the suggestion and great input! Also, many of the other better formulas do not contain zinc sulphate. But we shall definitely give this issue more attention in the future. Thanks once again! Your Malamute will eat anything and everything you put in front of it and will not stop until the bowl is empty. Be sure to divide the food into proper serving portions.
Alaskan Malamutes and other similar breeds of dog are especially susceptible to bloat. In addition to preventing overeating, the best way to treat bloat in your pet is to have a good vet nearby and a plan to quickly treat your dog.
If you suspect your dog is suffering from bloat, rush them to the nearest vet as soon as you can. Most fruits are not safe to feed to most dogs, the same goes for your Alaskan Malamute. Before feeding you Malamute any fruits, check with your veterinarian about what is and is not safe for your dog to eat. Raw or cooked, even the water you cook the vegetables in can be a nice treat. The best food you can supplement their diet with is pieces of raw meat.
This will provide them with the animal-sourced protein they need, especially as puppies, and can even help clean their teeth and improve dental health. You should always feed your pet table scraps in moderation, though. The large part of their diet should be nutritious dog food. For a clearer picture of what foods you should and should not feed your Malamute, talk to your veterinarian.
Though Alaskan Malamutes do tend to suffer from food allergies, namely to wheat, corn, soy, and similar foods, allergies in this breed vary from dog to dog. Again, the best way to get a clear picture of foods to avoid is to talk to your vet.
The harsh cold climate of the Arctic does not lend itself well to growing crops like wheat, soy, corn, etc. If you buy a dog food with these two things at the top of the list of ingredients, you should be fine. They will eat any amount of food you put in front of them. Overeating can lead to serious health problems like bloating. Alaskan Malamutes are known to be rather picky eaters. If they will not eat, they may not approve of the food you have given them.
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