How Do You Care For An Alaskan Malamute?
A popular sled dog, the Alaskan malamute is known for its prey and pack instincts. Keep a vigilant eye on your malamute so that he doesn’t go after small animals. Also, because of the breed’s pack instincts, malamutes adore being with their human families and will form destructive habits such as chewing if they do not receive sufficient attention. Vaccinate your Alaskan malamute when you first get him or her and get yearly booster vaccinations to maintain the dog’s immunity to diseases. Consult your veterinarian about flea-control products and worming your adult dog. Give your malamute high-grade dog food. The first ingredient should be meat. Crude protein should be no less than 30 percent, and crude fat no less than 20 percent. The fiber content should be 4 percent or less. Use dry shampoo (a powder that is used on the coat and then brushed out) to clean your dog no more than twice a year. Brush your malamute’s thick coat once a week when not shedding and daily when shedding. These do
