Nutrition and Feeding

It came as a surprise to me that DogFoodAdvisor has a page listing dog food recalls back through 2009.  I suppose it should not have been a surprise since I consult their web pages when a quesit...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t14711-recall-information

I see bunch of foods advertise "Grain Free" but then you look at it and it just has a bunch of potatoes, or lentils, or some other starch filler. There isn't any less "non-meat" filler, or even a...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t19102-what-s-with-all-the-grain-free-stuff

It seems as if it was just a few weeks ago that we were wishing a Happy New Year for 2023 and here we are almost on the eve of New Years Day 2024. It's been a hectic Old Year and I surely hope...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t19097-happy-new-year-2024

So I am a human that once had health problems, then fixed those human health problems with better diet. So, I instinctively tend to think cheap dog food = dog health issues down the line. Initial...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t19051-does-the-fancy-dogfood-really-make-a-difference

Groo is 6 weeks old and weighs approx 3.3 Kilograms which is about 7.3 pounds. I am currently feeding him dry food, Royal Canin Starter 1-2 Months. He doesn't have any meal plan because I don't h...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t19055-need-help-with-puppy-diet

Well, as a matter of fact Jif and most peanut butter is safe for out pups but I found out recently that some brands are using Xylitol as a sweetener in their products. Peanut butter brands that c...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t19039-is-my-jif-peanut-butter-safe

Gave my husky an XL chunk of yak cheese seeing what chew toys she liked. She seemed to love the yak cheese and starting biting right down on it quite hard. Then I saw a little bit of blood on it ...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t19038-saw-a-spot-of-blood-on-yak-cheese

Took Z'ev to the vet today for yearly check and blood work and renewal of carprofen script. I also asked for an opinion on his growing hind end weakness and occasional pooping in house. Arthritis...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18983-anybody-use-myos-canine-muscle-formula-veterinary-strength

So i plugged what i create for splinter into dog food calc and its short calcium and zinc (also d and e but his vitamin has that) so any good supplements for that or something else i can add Then...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18975-homemade-dog-food-supplements

My husky has been eating the rubber bones my mom got him. I tried digestible Rawhide but all he did was guard them and then bury them. What’s a good toy?

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18945-toys-for-husky

He's 5. I got him at the pound in november of 2021. He's been pretty decent. but I just realized a week ago that he's now starting to eat his own poop. My ex-wife's Shepard eats other dog's po...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18942-my-husky-malamute-mix-just-started-eating-his-own-poop

Hi everyone I’m new to this forum Just wanted your help my husky doesn’t eat any non veg food I have tried many thing cooked raw and eggs also all he has is soya chunks and his kibble that ...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18915-husky-picky-about-food

Hello! My new puppy Rocky just arrived 4 days ago to my new home. He was getting fed a local dry kibble by the breeder. When I took Rocky to the vet, she told me that the brand of Kibble he was b...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18904-what-is-the-best-kibble-for-my-new-puppy

So went to the "expensive" pet store today and got some free samples of zignature amd essence which are both pets global. They have a formula coming out that is potato and legume free. The 4lb sa...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18474-essence-dog-food

I tried to decide whether to put this here or down in off topic but thought that since it does involve food, I'd be better off here. Ingredient Splitting — Deceptive Dog Food Labeling Trick ...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18897-ingredient-splitting

Recently, on FaceBook a user posted this letter: Now, since I regularly post the alerts regarding recalls I think it's appropriate for us with pets to be aware of the facts and take whatever acti...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18850-dog-food-and-the-fda

Not a husky issue just a general dog question. Shadow has chewed his elbows bald. So i am going to switch him to rice and beef or pork for a few days then 1 by 1 add things in and see what it is ...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18841-how-much-to-feed-rice-and-something

Hello everyone, long time member but first time writer. So what brings me and the pack here today is we are trying to figure out if anyone has found a good trustworthy spot to buy in bulk. Be tha...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18822-buying-in-bulk

Aargh! Ami needs to most weight. So I've cut portions about 10%, only giving bones without a lot, if any, of fat. So what does the big boy do? Says nuts to that, I'll get my own dinner. And leave...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18820-ami-you-re-fat

Nope, it's not an advertisement ... take a look at this and tell me what you think, please. The ingredient list looks good and simple - but what about cost?

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18791-petjoy-supplement

Bodhi picked up a rock in his left paw on a walk. He started to limp. Of course, he wouldn't let me get the rock out until I got home and added two more hands to hold him down. Then he started to...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18764-cut-paw-and-resultant-limp

Hey everyone! I'm new to this forum, and this is my first post! I apologize in advance if this topic has already been addressed, and if so, if someone can link me to that topic discussion, I woul...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18734-prebiotic-probiotic-supplements

Hello! I am new here, but i wanted to get some advice for my pup. She is a nine yr old siberian husky rescue named Leela and i have had her for 3 years (I love her to death!). She has always been...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18689-issues-with-eating

Anyone have a recommendation for dog food for dogs with chronically loose stools? Feeding Repede has always been an issue...he is very prone to allergies and GI upset. When he was around 3 we put...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18690-food-for-loose-stools

Hello everyone, I am new to this whole forum thing but I have definitely been hanging out and reading up on some topics but I can't seem to find any help to my problem. A little bit of a backgrou...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18418-having-a-hard-time-feeding-my-husky

So with the stupid covid 19 i procrastinated dog food. Just checked the pass and its a blizzard at the moment up there. In the event my dogs end up with hamburger or porkchops how much should i a...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18675-dog-food-substitution

Hi everyone, It's been awhile since I've been on here but originally joined when I got my first Husky, Aurora. She is now 5 1/2 and we are having the best time of our lives. I raised her in Alask...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18662-maybe-switching-from-raw-next-best-thing

Okay, this is sort of off topic but I think it's one worth relating. If you don't know me well enough by now, I have a bad habit of teasing people.  If I like you, I'm going to tease. Yesterday,...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18446-fromm-dog-food

What's up Guys! I need some insight on the right brand for my guy. He just turned one year and gets fed 2x a day. I was feeding him taste of the wild puppy food but wanted to switch him over to a...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18477-acana-loose-stool-and-weight-loss

For whatever reason my Husky does not like eating in the morning, she prefers to get her entire days food in the late afternoon, right now shes eight months and 50 pounds. im giving her about 2 a...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18469-feeding-question

Hi everyone. It has been a very long time since I have been here, but I need some advice. I have been feeding TOTW to my huskies for years. I had to take my 15 year old Husky Tasha into the vet t...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18462-vet-recommended-prescription-diet

Hello guys, my husky dog is 10 weeks old. It now weighs 8.15 pounds. I think it should be a little below the weight. I feed him four times a day. I give a total of 80-90gr dry food per day. He is...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18415-puppy-feeding

Rather than hijack the 'Redford Naturals' thread ... As I was looking for any information about Redford Naturals I ran across a couple of interesting notes. The Limited Ingredient version of RN i...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t17806-new-lines-of-food

Hey guys, I had a question regarding feeding my husky. He is almost 1 year and have been on kibble ever since, he is currently on Acana, 2x a day and loving it. I wanted to know if it's ok and SA...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18439-is-it-safe-to-occasionally-give-raw-foods-with-kibble

Hi! This morning I gave Rumo a Barkworthies beef rib bone. It was about 1/2" thick and 6" long. My vision was that he would hold it between his front paws and gnaw off the meat... But instead, I ...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18083-what-bones-are-safe-to-chew

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dog-food-causing-heart-disease-fda-suspects-citing-16-dog-food-brands-under-investigation/ There is SO little info on this announcement its unreal but wtf? Im going t...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18427-grain-free-news-report-regarding-dcm

Hey guys, Kai is having some serious GI issues that are due to food. I used to feed him TOTW - High Prairie, but the vet asked me to switch it due to concerns over new research suggesting that gr...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18421-19wk-husky-with-food-based-gi-issues

Not sure if this was a recent topic for discussion, if so my apologies. Have any of you tried this product? I went through about 3 bottles with my dog Sasha and she really loves it and had no iss...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18398-primal-goats-milk

Hi Everyone, We have two 18 month old husky siblings (boy and girl). Up until the 9 month mark, the girl was eating Zignature kibble and loved it, then one day she stopped and wouldn't touch it a...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t17933-most-picky-eater-ever-need-help-1-5-year-old-husky

My mom has been harassing me every day because Koda won't eat 3 whole meals a day and she keeps trying to make me make him eat but he won't eat. Sometimes he eats a little but she says it's not e...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18382-help-is-koda-not-eating-enough

Typically, as a treat after a long "hike"(I'm in Florida, so they aren't real hikes. It's so flat it's just a very long walk, lol), I like to give Tetra a little extra treat. That treat is typica...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t17992-ice-cream-and-dogs

Nala is 1.5 years old. She is very picky about her food. I’ve tried many kibbles and toppers, etc. We have given her cooked chicken, scrambled eggs, tablespoon of peanut butter, and rice. After...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t17985-37-lbs-wont-gain-weight

Hey guys, I just wanted to get your take on feeding a husky 1 or 2 eggs a day. Me and my sister in law were talking about this earlier and it interested me. Wanted to see if any of you do it or i...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18351-boiled-or-raw-eggs

Hey guys, as you know I live in Florida and it's always hot. I was wondering what are some good frozen treats I can give Sasha to help cool her off during the summer. I read somewhere about freez...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18315-summer-treats

Thoughts? https://truthaboutpetfood.com/new-lawsuit-against-taste-of-the-wild/?fbclid=IwAR0vFzxzyuhJyBtoLmVmKknf-91Hw00hxuLCDTxzybVQtU31zPHLQOmHJ6s

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18284-lawsuit-against-totw

Hi everyone! I will be bringing my baby home on Monday and I'm SO excited!! I would love some help with finding a food for her though, and here's why: I know there are so many threads on here abo...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18281-what-to-feed-new-puppy

Hi folks, yesterday i was talking with some people in my neighbourhood and they told me that word goes around that my husky is too skinny. me being me, takes this way too personal and havnt been ...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18228-is-sky-too-skinny

While out on the town, I discovered this really neat local pet supply store with a metric TON of different chew toys and treats! I scooped up an Elk antler for Kazu, because our Pit, Bonnie loves...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18198-types-of-natural-chew-toys

Help, We adopted a 3yo last week and it is becoming apparent that the previous owner fed her from the table. We cannot get her to eat her kibble, we are trying the high protein Nuturo and when we...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18192-help-adopted-3yo-won-t-eat

Who here uses dental chews? What brands have you had the most success with as far as cleaning and breath improvement? We’ve used Greenies but have been looking at Merrick lately. Have made mult...

https://www.itsahuskything.com/t18178-dental-chews