Husky Health & Diet
How to keep you siberian husky in good health.
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hi all, just after some ideas, dief and taz r very different dogs , size wise, dief is quite chunky , taz is all legs, the problem is taz looks too thin, well to me any way, hes 22 weeks old and weighs 18 kg, the reason im concerned is that i can feel his spine, ribs not so much , the thing is he has twice the amount of food that dief has, they have 3 meals a day , they r wormed regularly , have the same exercise, dief is gettin fat , taz is thin , any ideas
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i've attached some pictures of suka taken today he is nearly 4 months old and last time we weighed him he was 5kg he is growing and gaining weight but other peoples sibes are much heavier at the same sort of age.he dosent feel to thin ie can't feel his ribs very well, can feel them but not sticking out.
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Parvovirus
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Hi all, cross posted this......just something to be aware of.... This morning's Veterinary Times front page headline warns of parvovirus outbreaks in the midlands (particularly Leicestershire) and the south-west (Devon & Cornwall). Vaccinated dogs should be protected, but no vaccine is 100% effective. Early symptoms are depression, loss of appetite, vomiting, high fever, and severe diarrhoea. Faeces can be either greyish or fluid and bloody. Rapid dehydration is a great danger. The second form of canine parvovirus is cardiac syndrome, or myocarditis, which can affect puppies under three months old. There is no…
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Coprophagia, or eating feces, has to be one of the most revolting aspects of owning a dog. It is fairly common, and can be dangerous for puppies. There are many reasons why dogs do this, and so there are also many possible solutions. Why dogs eat poop There are many possible reasons as to why dogs have this disgusting habit. The first one to rule out is a medical condition. Problems with the digestive system or pancreas (possibly from too much fat in the diet) can cause coprophagia. However, unless the dog has diarrhea, this cause is not likely. One theory is that if your dog sees you picking up feces (like with a "pooper scooper") he is tr…
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This seems to be the main problem we've had with sneakers so far and I'm not really finding anything that "works". He's 10 weeks old now, if that helps in offering solutions. We started handling it with grabbing his muzzle closed and saying "no", but that actually seemed to make it worse. So I did a bit of reading and it seems most people suggest saying "ouch" in a high pitched tone and ignoring him for a minute or so, but that's not really working either. He is a bit better with me but it hasn't slackened up a bit with my husband and the kids in a week of consistently doing that. I'm working on making him see the kids are also "above" him in order by hav…
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What type of treats do you use for training? Do you have a limit on how many you give in a day? I feel like I am giving him alot of treats and while it's working, I'm worried about upsetting his tummy or interfering with his regular food.. I originally bought Milk Bone with bone marrow (small ones) but found that he had to stop whatever we were doing to eat them and that didn't work well with training to walk if he sits and eats everytime I get him at heel for a minute. So, I got some treats that are Pet Botanics Training Rewards and are quite tiny to use for walking and he seems to actually prefer those. I kind of alternate between the …
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Feel free to add more hint n tips Although some people don't realise, Spring and hot Summer days can proove to be too much for our beloved Sibes to cope with. The Sibe is an Arctic breed of dog and they will not cope well with what we may call "Good Weather". Listed are some hints 'n' tips to help you keep your Sibe cool during the hot weather: 1) Never Leave Your Sibe In A Parked Vehicle Doing so can become fatal. Even with the windows open, this doesn't always have the positive impact you desire and will not keep your Sibe cool as many vehicles can become like an inferno when left parked in the heat! 2) Make Sure They Hav…
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think we may have kennel cough, taz started coughin a couple of days ago, we thought he had somethin stuck in his throat, but today him and dief have had runny noses, its clear, but looked it up and it would seem to suggest kennel cough, have done the pressing round the throat area to see if it makes them cough n it does, there is so much conflicting advice on the net, i thought id ask you lot lol what do you think is best to do , n no they havent been in kennels though that doesnt seem to make much difference, they r both eatin and drinkin n poopin n weein as normal, n both still playin and wantin walkies ,
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Yes, dogs get hiccups. The diaphragm is responsible for hiccups in almost all mammals. This is a dome-shaped muscle at the bottom of your chest, and all hiccups start here. The diaphragm almost always works perfectly. When you inhale, it pulls down to help pull air into the lungs. When you exhale, it pushes up to help push air out of the lungs. But sometimes the diaphragm becomes irritated. When this happens, it pulls down in a jerky way, which makes you suck air into your throat suddenly. Some things that irritate the diaphragm are eating too quickly or too much, an irritation in the stomach or the throat, or feeling nervous or excited. Some cases of hiccups in dogs can …
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Ive recently discovered that my boys LOVE tuna and thought it would make a good treat. Does anyone know of a recipie which I can make some tuna treats?
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Just come across this site - what do you think?? http://www.petbloodbankuk.org/petowners/faqs.htm
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Have just read a reply to a thread that Austinville posted and thought i'd start up a thread about things that you've learnt about sibes / your husky in particular that you'd want to share so that others can learn .... i'll start off by quoting Austinville.......... "I watch for hot spots and ear infections as too much protein can have that effect in addition to weight gain."
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Your dogs body is made up of 70% water. He can live even if he loses all the fat and half of the protein in his body. However, he will die if his body loses even just 1/10 of his water. In order to survive, a full-grown dog requires, at the very least, two milliliters (mls) of water for every pound he weighs every single day (keeping in mind that there are 30 milliliters of water per 1 ounce). The two milliliters are just enough for the dog to produce urine in his body. Without enough water necessary for urine production, your dog, any dog, will not be able to live. When given an unlimited amount of water, your dog will drink much more than the requi…
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Dogs are so furry that even the most observant of owners can miss details about their appearance. Take dog whiskers, for example. Theyre usually visible above the eyes and on the muzzle, but did you know that your dog likely has a tiny beard of whiskers below its jaws? If you examine this area on your pet, you should notice some dark skin sprouting a hair or two. That colored skin resembles what we call a beauty mark in humans. On your dog, its actually a collection of nerves, and the thick hairs that sprout from it are not just fur. These whiskers are called vibrissae, and like top-secret FBI tools, they allow your dog to investigate everything from you to you…
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Your pets' snoring may be bothering you, but the chances are it probably isn't bothering them at all. Snoring usually means that a slight obstruction is vibrating while your pet breathes in his sleep. This could be something as minor as a loose area of tissue in the throat. It may be noisy, but it is unlikely to be a serious problem. However, if your pet's snoring is consistently loud and lasts through the night, it may be interrupting his sleep pattern. If he seems unusually tired or grouchy during the day his snoring may be becoming a problem, and this may well be the result of allergies. In pets, as in people, being overweight can also cause snoring. Some br…
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Hey all! In going through all of the training threads, I've got a question regarding classes and getting your dogs into one. We took Ripley to a puppy class. She did exceptionally well, and actually passed with flying colors. The trainer remarked how quickly Ripley learned commands in class and how well she did. So here's the rub... While Ripley did wonderfully well in class, as soon as we got home, it was like we never went! It was as if she knew to behave in class, but once back around Mom and Dad, well, to hell with it! She would come when she got around to it. Sit when she felt she needed to. Heel when it suited her tastes. …
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What are your thoughts on vaccines?? Do you vaccinate your sibe every year or every other year??
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Do you take your sibe to be groomed / washed? A friend of mine was late for work this morning as he was waiting for his hair dresser to collect his dog to take it to be bathed and clipped. Does anyone else do something similar and if so - how much do you pay?
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What do you feed your Siberian Husky? Kimba has dried "Burns" food and a raw hide chew every other day, having said that he also loved peanut butter in his kong ball as an extra treat. I've read about feeding cooked meals to them - meats etc would be interested to know if many people do this and how cost effective it is?
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If any of you are ever in the unfortunate position of having to hand-rear a litter of Siberian Husky puppies (or any northern breed/cross for that matter) the following information is really, really important. Milk replacements might not be sufficient! Three years or so ago, one of our litters was born by caesarian section. When the mum recovered consciousness after the anaesthetic, she rejected the puppies and refused to feed them. As a result, we had to hand-rear the whole litter. Three years on, two of the pups have been diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes, despite both parents having tested clear for Hereditary Cataracts. One was very mild but one w…
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Sorry it's a long thread! Chukchi Dog to Siberian Husky The Siberian husky was originally developed in the sub-zero temperatures of Siberia, Russia. The Siberian husky was originally bred/developed for the purposes of the Chukchi tribes. The people of these tribes have inhabited the Artic coastal region of north Siberia for over 1,000 years. Northern Siberia is a place of extremely harsh winters where general survival is a great challenge. Before the Siberian husky was complete the Chukchi developed the Chukchi dog; the progenitor of todays Siberian husky. The Chukchi tribe have developed a breed of dog which would be most suited to their …
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I was thinking that we have a husky forum but no general information about them for new owners or people who are looking at buying or adoopting a husky. So I was looking through my old college work and found a fact sheet which I did as part of my course, about the Siberian Husky. I also have some info about the history of huskies which I will have to re-type and then will also post that on here on a separate thread. So here is the fact sheet: Breed Name: Siberian Husky (Sibe) Average Life Span: 10-14 years Average Weight: Males: 45-60lbs (20-27kgs) Females: 35-50lbs (15-22kgs) Approximates only Average H…
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I feel really bad about this as only noticed last night that Gizmo's 'balls' haven't dropped completely (poor boy only has one!). When Gizmo was about 8 months he had an adolesence health check and Im 90% sure she checked them and said they were fine but I may have mis-interpreted what she said, which makes me feel even worse! If she did say they were fine, which they obviously are not ok, would she have recorded it into Gizmo's file? And, if she did say that, what rights do we have as she has obviously told me its fine when it aint! We was going to get him neutured anyway so it's not too bad on that side of things (as in we were not going…
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Hello I own a 8 mo. old female Siberian Husky. She seems to be losing hair on the side of her snout in two small patches. This does not seem to be apart of her normal shedding pattern. Does anyone have any idea why this might be happening or if I should be concerned? Rich
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Just wondering if u have any tips/help training Blaze not to pull on his lead or if any1 can recommend any collars halti's or harness's all he has atm is a leather collar and a flexi lead which isnt always extended somes times he has a tiny bit ov lenth or im tryin to keep him next 2 me so he only has the minimum he can have and he is only extended for 5/10 mins durin a walk fully so he has abit of freedom aswell any help is again greatly appreciated (also i have heard that harness's are not that great as it doesnt stop them pullin so if i cud hear about individuels experiences that wud be great)
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