The Alaskan Malamute is a very popular dog breed in Vietnam today. However,
taking care of them is not a simple task, especially when they are only 1, 2
months old. In this article, the Dog and Cat Blog will guide you on how to
raise and care for 2-month-old Alaskan dogs so that they can grow healthily.
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- Origin of alaska dog
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- Alaska dog food
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The problem of raising 2-month-old Alaskan dogs with Vietnam's climate
Climate is the most fundamental factor affecting the breeding of Alaskan
Malamute as well as other breeds. The Alaskan Malamute is well adapted to a
cold climate with an average temperature of less than 10 degrees Celsius per
year. So when importing this breed to Vietnam, their thick coat to keep their
body warm becomes a nuisance in hot and humid climates. At that time, the
Alaskan breed will tend to shed more hair, making their coat not as thick and
smooth as in temperate climates.
Risk of heat shock
Hair loss is just a small thing, the most controversial issue when bringing
Alaskan dogs back to Vietnam is that the risk of them getting heat shock by
too high temperature is very great. This problem usually occurs with Alaskan
pups 3 months old and younger. Especially with 1-month-old Alaskan dogs, the
most recognizable manifestation is shock, vomiting and convulsions if they are
in the heat > 35 degrees Celsius for too long.
If you find them early, you can put the Alaskans in the shade and cool them
down. Then put them in the air conditioner under a temperature of about 25
degrees Celsius. For Alaskan dogs 6 months old and older in better health,
heatstroke is rarer.
Avoid heat for 2-month-old Alaskan dogs
When the weather is too hot, Alaska dog owners need to let them go to avoid
the heat. Limit the Alaska children to go out, put them in the shade, in an
air-conditioned room, take a cold bath as well as give them ice cream to cool
down. For Alaskan Malamute puppies with poor tolerance to high temperatures,
you should buy them when the weather is still cold or cool!
In case you want to get Alaskan breed, calculate the time for the puppies to
be born in cool weather conditions. To cool off the Alaskans, you can trim
their fur. This can make the dogs worse, but will ensure the safety factor.
Fur can grow back over time, but unfortunate dogs die, you will regret it for
the rest of your life.
Food and nutrition for 2 months old Alaska
As with any pet, when raising you also need to pay attention to their diet.
Ensuring a balanced and age-appropriate diet will help your pet develop
better. Especially with typical short-month-old dogs like 2-month-old Alaskan
dogs. Choosing food for them is not an easy thing.
Proper nutrition
For 2-month-old Alaska puppies, you should give them powdered foods that are
soft, easy to digest and easy to absorb into the body. When raising them, you
need to add foods with high fat components in the diet.
Alaska dogs are quite active, they like to exercise, so adding fat content
also helps a lot in the process of accumulating energy for the body. This diet
will help them both absorb energy to grow and meet the exercise needs of this
breed.
In addition, the high fat content also helps to make their fur softer and keep
the body warm for cold winter days. So when feeding 2-month-old Alaskans, you
can mix the food with vegetable oils or animal fats to increase their fat
content.
Suitable foods for 2-month-old Alaskan
Alaska is a rather picky dog breed. Most of the people who raise them have
to think about what to eat every day for them. Here are some dishes that are
suitable and fully meet the necessary nutrients for them, please refer to:
- Soft meats such as chicken, lean meat, shrimp, fish, beef, etc. Among them, beef is always a favorite and is very popular with this breed. In case you can't choose beef, you can replace it with pork or chicken and note that there is no fat!
- Duck eggs are also a favorite dish of Alaskan dogs. This dish is not only an ingredient that makes their diet more diverse, but also makes their coat softer and more beautiful. For 2-month-old Alaska dogs, you should only feed them 1 egg / meal is enough.
- Vegetables and fruits: Alaskans rarely eat rice and vegetables, but these are essential foods to supplement their bodies with nutrients. Therefore, you should train them to eat a lot of vegetables and tubers from a young age.