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The Feeding and Care of the Alaskan Malamute.

The following will help you raise your new family addition.

Having been a breeder of the Alaskan Malamute since l971, I am more knowledgeable than your veterinarian regarding this 
particular breed.  The Alaskan Malamute is a “ Natural Breed” and it is not a man made breed such as the Rottweiler, Doberman, 
Labs and some others.  Therefore,  the care of this breed is Natural, simple, and inexpensive.  It is important to remember that 
the Alaskan Malamute was bred by Mahlemut Eskimo Tribes of Alaska and thrive on a diet of wild game and fresh fish rich in 
unprocessed vitamin C and Iodine.

Man brought them here and now feeds them grain dog food with artificial vitamins, and than people wonder why they have skin 
problems and thyroid deficiency. To better balance their dietary needs with their historic development, we strongly recommend the 
following food and Herbal additives for their entire life:

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

Kelp----Vitamin C---Brewers Yeast with or without garlic---for dry coat Mazola Corn Oil
First be sure the dry coat is not caused by worms. 
NOTE: Worm detection should be done by your veterinarian with the dog’s fecal sample.

 
Start at 12 weeks
Kelp-----------------------1/2 teaspoon per day
Brewers Yeast----------1/2 teaspoon per day
Vitamin C-----------------500 to 1000 mg per day

At 6 months old
Kelp-------------------------1 to 1 ½ teaspoons per day
Brewers Yeast--------------1 tablespoon per day
Vitamin C-------------------500 to 1000 mg per day
Mazola corn oil-------------1 tablespoon per day


Artic-Luv's Jungle Fever - "Axel" ( A tribute to Axel Rose from Guns and Roses)....
here exhibits the beauty of a shiny, well-cared for coat -  
achieved by correct feeding & correct coat maintenance.

KIBBLE AND ADDITIVES
Although there is little nutritional value in canned meat, I do feed this to the picky eaters - about 1/3 of a can of meat for adults.  
Mixed in well with Kibble, Herbs & Water.

I also feed Mackerel to my dogs at least 3 to 4 times a week. For the one dog owner, I recommend you feed two pieces and 
ziplock freeze the rest to keep it from spoiling and use when needed.

Dry Kibble Food is very important----the Alaskan Malamute cannot digest a wheat or lamb base dog food well. So I strongly 
recommend either a chicken or corn base food. If you can find a Fish base food this would be my first choice. T

FROM WEANING TO 4 MONTHS  EUKANUBA LARGE BREED PUPPY
 
from 4months to 12 months
PRO PLAN LARGE BREED PUPPY
 
from 12months 
PRO PLAN LARGE BREED ADULT 
1/2 PRO PLAN CHICKEN AND RICE
1/2 PRO PLAN  SENSITIVE  SKIN FOOD

PLEASE REMEMBER Wheat and Lamb base is not good for the Alaskan Malamute.

*****EXTRA CALCIUM IS A NO NO!!! These dogs will not assimilate calcium and it may cause problems.

*****VITAMIN “C” IS A MUST. Start at 12 weeks feed 250mg per day. At 6 months increase the Vitamin C to 500 mg per day. 
You will continue to dosage daily. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!******

*****EXTRA DOES AND DON’TS:
Table scraps are fine; beware of any type of bones. NO left over rib bones –steak bones or chicken bones - NO!!!  
They all splitter in the stomach. No Milk!! Cottage Cheese is OK….. NO RAW EGGS!! 
A large knuckle bone from your butcher will be ok – help teeth and save chewing other things. 
This is after 16 weeks old.

Buy Stainless Steel bowls and buckets. They are more sanitary and last a very long time. No rubber bowls or buckets - there is no 
FDA approval on animal items and it can cause loss of pigment or they are treated with cancer causing chemicals. 
Besides that the dog will chew them up!

FOR FLEA CONTROL::::
Feed Brewers Yeast with or without Garlic this will repel fleas. This will add Vitamin E to the dogs skin.  I do not like the 
chemicals applied to the skin for flea control—such as Frontline or Advantage etc.     
When you buy flea products I recommend Mycodex, Vet Kem, Zodiak, Zerma and Holiday, VIP. 
Follow instructions do not over use these products.

CHEW TOYS 

NYLA BONES---GALILLEO BONES---TUG ROPES---
INDUSTRUCTABLE BALLS…The bigger the better because 
your dog will grow fast…..If you buy squeak toys or stuffed 
animals supervised playing with you is advised.

OBEDIENCE CLASSES:
I highly recommend group Obedience Classes with your dog. 
You can start Puppy classes at 16 weeks old after all the
Booster shots are finished.

NO DOG PARKS!! NEVER!!! 
You can carry home disease and infect your yard and it will be very 
hard to get rid of it.  It will infect your dog over and over again.

ENJOY THIS NEW MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY… 
Give him/her a chance, they will have you trained shortly. 
Please do keep me informed, on any question you may have.

Articluvsa Diva - 
with some of her family members!