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  7. Hi Casey and welcome to the forum. Being in the USA you will no doubt have heard of Dogs Naturally Magazine. They also have a Dogs Naturally University - where you can undertake several courses in dog food nutrition/care. The one for "Raw Dog Food Nutrition Specialist" is the one you need - I think it costs around $400 - but its been a long time since I looked. I have taken this course and the Advanced Canine Nutrition course - but would say that the RDFNS course is the one that will be of the most use to you, if you are truly interested in learning about raw feeding. Both are distance learning courses - with no time constraints as to how long you take to complete the courses. I took the first one in 13 days (however, I am a member of MENSA and despite being in my very late 60's at the time I learn very quickly. I am a retired lecturer and if I was teaching this course - it would be a year long course .......................... that is how much information is in it. I took 147 pages of typed notes in size 10 font. You have a small 5 question test at the end of each module, and cannot progress until you have passed each module. If you fail a module 3 times you have to go back to the beginning of the whole course and repeat from the start. The final exam is one hour long, 60 multiple choice questions which have to be completed in 75 minutes. It sounds easy ....................... believe me it is not. As to your own dog - 85% of the gas will be caused by the kibble, - also as a dog ages their digestive system is not quite as efficient, slows down somewhat, - and this can lead to gas ....... my own two are now 8 years old and have just started to suffer with a little gas (maybe once a week). One thing I would say is that no healthy dog will starve itself. Your dog is either fussy (and used to being pandered to) - OR he is having problems with certain meat proteins. Please take out the grains from his diet. I have written several articles on raw dog feeding - which gives the novice the information of which meats contain which nutrition, the same goes for vegetables and even herbs - most of this information can be found on the Dogs Naturally website - but I have collated it all. I have also written around 15 articles on dog nutrition - aimed for the complete novice. If you message me with your email address I will happily send you some of the articles to start you on your learning journey. (Please do not put your email address in a public post). At the top right of the screen you will see an envelope - click on it and go from there. Any problems just put up a HELP post for me.
  8. It should do , but the guard hairs will take a long time, if the dog is outside a lot then with the weather warming up you do need to take care the fur on a husky is not only there for the cold but also to regulate the warmth… Oh and I would have a serious conversation with your groomer about compensation…and I personally would report her / him for animal cruelty…
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  10. I took my husky to the groomer she has done him several times before and just cut his undercoat and bathed him. I don’t know what or why she did this to my baby this time but she shaved him all over. I think she messed something up and just did it. No call to me asking if it was ok no nothing. I showed up to get my baby and he was shaved. I have cried my eyes out. Will his hair grow back? Is he ok to even go outside if it’s hot out ? I am so devastated. Please let me know ?
  11. Hello - I found my way to this site because my 5 year old husky/saint bernard mix, Andy, (75 lbs/34 kg) is very picky about his food. We were feeding him Simply Nourish canned food with Eukanuba Large Breed kibble. He would only eat the chicken and rice canned food, refused all other flavor pairings offered. Unfortunately even though he would eat the food, it would give him diarrhea and the smelliest gas and stomach gurgles. We switched him to The Farmers Dog, which is a fresh alternative to canned food. He refused all packets (pork, beef, and plain chicken) except the chicken and grains which he ate without hesitation at first, but after a couple weeks flat our refused. I was also supplementing with salmon oil which helped his itchy skin and made his coat soooo soft! But that doesn't matter if he's now refusing to eat his food at all. For background, he'll eat treats and and our food scraps - so there's no issue with his appetite. As mentioned above - we have two dogs, our other dog is a dachshund/beagle mix and will literally eat anything. He's done well on the Farmer's Dog food, so I may just keep him on it and focus on finding a DIY meal plan that works for our Husky mix. With that said, I've come to the decision to start making his food at home. I have the time to put in the effort and the funds to support it (considering I'm spending almost $800 (usd) a month now for two dogs. If you have any sites that are well vetted for raw or cooked homemade foods it would be much appreciated. As well as how to come up with the correct portions. There is definitely a stigma to overcome with raw feeding, so I just need to educate myself as much as possible before attempting.
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  14. A lot will depend on how your older dog sees the puppy ............ as a new playmate - or an interloper. I would take the older dog to meet the pup before coming home (into 'his' territory). I could not do that with my last pup - as he was a rescue from the other side of the country. My older dog was usually fairly ok with meeting other dogs - but he took a dislike to Marley as soon as he came through the door. If the pup came too close he would growl and snarl at him. However by the time Marley was 4-5 months old they were fine together.
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  17. Hi. I have a 4 year old neutered male husky, who is very well behaved so we have decided now is a good time to get a puppy. We will be getting a male husky puppy in 4 weeks and was just wondering if there is anything I should be prepared for/how to deal with puppy hormones around my adult male dog. This is the first time I will be having two dogs, but I have always wanted two thank you for any advice!
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  19. Had a quick look at the Rachel Rays food .............. your dog has good sense, and I am pleased she has managed to get you thinking along the lines of real food . I would advise you go along to your nearest raw food shop and talk to the staff there. They will recommend different makes of raw food according to your budget. I cannot recommend any particular make as I am not in the USA - however the following 'rules' may help a little. Don't go for the cheapest - it is the cheapest for a reason Do not buy a months worth of the same protein (meat) but rather give variety - different meats have different ratios of nutrients. The more variety the better the chance of giving your dog a rounded diet (as with us) Choose a 'complete' rather than 'complementary' - that way to start with you wont have to worry about adding in vegetables, offal etc. Vary manufacturer as well as protein source - each manufacturer has a different take on the word 'complete' Give your dog a whipped raw egg twice a week - basically the only thing it does not contain is Vitamin D. Get a bag of frozen whole sardines, or mackerel, or sprats, or herrings. If you have a choice go for the mackerel - it has slightly more nutrition than the other fish and the price is usually the same. Give your dog one twice a week - just thaw and serve - she will do the rest. Don't worry about bones - raw fish bones are bendy - if you cook the fish though the bones become lethal. Just cut off the tail and fins before feeding - that is all you need to do. This is a great way of getting the vitamin D that the egg lacks. (In the summer you can give the whole fish whilst still frozen - she will love her 'ice lolly'). There is a website called :- All About Dog Food (uk) but it lists almost 3000 dog foods from raw to kibble and ranks the food in order of nutrition for the dog as well as sustainability etc. It might be worth having a look at that. You will need to give your dog more freezer space, ....... my two boys have their own chest freezer. Start out with buying the complete raw food - then if you feel you have the time and interest I can point you in the direction of web articles to teach you how to make your dogs food from scratch. I can also send you some articles I have written which will show you what nutrients are in some of the most common foods etc.
  20. Hi! I have a husky that isn’t eating. FreshPet had a recipe she really enjoyed but they have changed it up and its no longer to her liking… gave her Rachel rays nutrish dish premium dry chicken & brown rice but she wont touch it unless she’s absolutely starving (3+ days of no food). Her water intake has also been pretty low. we figured its time to get her on board with a good diet and could use a little help. Thank you in advance! Also would really appreciate any frozen treat recommendations. breed: Husky (F) age: 6 years. weight: 45lbs - 50lbs (No know allergies)
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  22. Wish I could be of some help - but instinct tells me only to gradually introduce him (if it is possible where you live) - alternatively I would contact a good behaviourist.
  23. I will ask you the same questions as I did above, in addition - which country are you in? If not in the UK I cannot recommend any commercial food as I am not aware of any other country's food makes (or what is in it). are you prepared to feed raw food? How much time do you have to prepare food from scratch (can do a batch and freeze - ready to thaw day before needed) I spend around 2 hours a week making my own offal (cleaning organs of fat/connective tissue etc and mincing, packaging up etc). The reason I do the offal myself rather than buying it is that a whole lambs liver bought from the butcher would cost me around £7-£8 however I can get a lamb pluck containing the lungs, heart and liver and I pay £4.50 for each pluck. Its not my favourite pastime I will admit .......... but I have been vegetarian for over 40 years. How much are you able to pay for your dogs food in a week for the pair of them - my two boys weigh around 29kg and 35kg and feeding raw I spend around £25-£30 a week for the pair. This is using a mixture of butcher's meat and commercially produced raw meat meals. I have a problem in that one of my boys is severely food allergic so can only eat organic/wild/ but mainly the meat he eats must never have eaten grains/soya etc whilst it was alive. Both your dogs are adult so could be fed the same meal.
  24. With my lovely bird, I've learned that subtle cues like fluffed feathers or different chirping tones convey various emotions or needs. It's fascinating to observe and interpret these signals, forming a deeper bond in the process. As for communicating with pets, it's all about patience, observation, and mutual respect. By paying attention to their behaviors and responding accordingly, we can build trust and understanding. It's a two-way street where we learn to speak their language while also teaching them ours. Also, I've recently ventured into hamster care after welcoming one into my home. If you're curious, I've found some helpful articles on hamster accessories that might interest you: https://hamsternow.com/hamster-accessories
  25. I've always been intrigued by exotic pets, although I haven't personally cared for them. However, I've heard they require specialized care due to their unique needs and behaviors. From what I've gathered, research is key to understanding their specific requirements. For instance, I keep a pet dragon, and while it's not your typical companion, it has taught me a lot about providing a suitable environment and diet. Recently, I came across some informative articles at https://dragonfreak.com/guide that delve into caring for exotic species.
  26. Hi I got a husky 4 days ago from another owner he has been ok on non pull harness but going main road (I live in a city) he gets very pully and couris (slightly movey) around cars and sometimes stops I tried giving him treats to reward him but he gets to distracted even at far distance any tips?
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