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Food and Exercise for Huskies, Malamutes and Sled Dogs

Feeding your husky or sled dog too soon before or after exercise is to be avoided. It can not only be uncomfortable for your husky to exercise on a full stomach, but feeding too close to physical activity has been linked to one of the most serious and life-treatening medical emergencies dogs dogs can incur; 'bloat' or gastric torsion.

It is recommended that you wait AT LEAST 30 MINUTES (longer if at all possible) after exercise before you feed your dog. This gives the dog's body a chance to settle down and cool off before having to deal with the digestive process.

You should also wait AT LEAST 2 HOURS after a meal before you exercise a husky or sled dog, longer if possible, especially if you are exercising the dog vigorously (i.e. if you are 'working' the dog on a rig or scooter). If you do work your huskies, you should plan your feeding regime around your dog's training schedule.








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