Treats for Huskies, Malamutes and other Sled Dogs

As with kibble and other food types, lots of the ingredients commonly found in dog treats cause upset tummies and other problems in huskies and sled dogs. It is best to avoid giving your husky treats with WHEAT and SOYA in them. The best treats we have found for huskies are those made of fish skins, rice, vegetables and fruit.

We have listed below treats which we and other husky owners have found suitable for our own huskies and sled dogs over the years. Please bear in mind that tolerance of certain ingredients varies with individual dogs, and all of the treats mentioned may not be suitable for all huskies and sled dogs. Also, it is to be remembered that treats are generally richer than other foods, and should be introduced very gradually and always fed in moderation.

• Fish4Dogs produce a range of treats made from simple natural ingredients - mainly fish skins, which are beneficial to husky and sled dog health, providing Omega 3 oils, Zinc and Vitamin A.
• Sea Biscuits contain 95% fish and 5% rice, and seem to suit many sled dogs.
• Sea Jerky treats are also recommended - made of 100% fish skin.
• Sea Jerky Fish Rolls are softer than the original Sea Jerky, and easier to break up into little pieces for training treats etc.

• Burns Dog Treats are also made from very natural ingredients;
• Dried Carrot Slices are low fat and healthy - we were suprised how much our dogs seemed to like them.
• Kelties are 'biscuit' treats made with high quality ingredients rather than the usual cheap 'fillers' like wheat that treats are usually made of, and that huskies and sled dogs are often sensitive to.
• Our huskies love Venison Ears which we find don't smell quite as bad as pigs ears. Still, no kisses for a while afterwards! This is when having a Crate comes in extra handy; our dogs are happy to sit in their crates and enjoy treats like this, which means they don't try and eat them sitting on the couch!
• Ocean Bites also contain 100% fish skins and so are very natural and contain fish oils and useful nutrients.

Home Made Dog Treats for Huskies and Sled Dogs

Making your own home made biscuits and treats is a definately the best idea if you have the time and you enjoy baking. There are loads of recipes out there on-line. We would recommend trying to stick to basic, natural ingredients, and avoiding wheat flour if possible. There are also some great 'cook books' for dog owners available, which also make wonderful gifts if you're ever stuck for something to buy for friends with dogs. You can even get Dog Biscuit Cookie Cutters for baking 'dog-biscuit-shaped' treats.