Characteristics and features of keeping husky puppies 2 months old

At one and a half to two months, a small husky puppy already shows personal character traits, he is able to perceive training, and he can be brought up correctly. At this time, they take him away, since up to 5 weeks at least the baby must be with his mother. The owner has to figure out in advance how to keep the animal and what to feed it, so that the dog grows and develops quickly.

Dogs of this breed differ in average size, proportional to the body, dense "double" hair. The color can be either black or white, as well as intermediate shades, in addition, it changes as the animal matures. The common blue eye color is not always found; there are individuals with brown eyes. If at birth the weight of puppies is about 500-600 g, then a month - 3 kg, and at 2 months about 6 kg. At this time, the pet looks like a kind of well-fed robust man, however, this is not always an indicator of health.

Also, a two-month-old husky must have the following characteristics that confirm its health and normal development:

• thick ears sticking up;
• tail hanging down, not rising above the back;
• scissor bite and straight teeth;
• cheerfulness, curiosity, temperament, full of energy.

When purchasing a cute husky puppy, many treat the pet as an adorable decorative animal, and this is the main mistake, because this is a powerful, incredibly hardy sled dog, not devoid of hunting excitement.

The pet is not suitable for guarding the house, because it does not like to bark, and is too friendly... But he can become a companion of a strong, athletic person, and will accompany him wherever there is enough space to throw out his irrepressible energy.

The dog has high intelligence, but in its own way is stubborn and wayward, so it needs a master with a strong character. Since the animal has wolf roots, it needs constant movement, and when it does not have the opportunity to run a lot, it can become aggressive and even uncontrollable. Therefore, for elderly people, introverts, as well as those who prefer home comfort to outdoor activities, the husky is not suitable in temperament.

The animal can play with children for hours and become their faithful friend, of course, not with little ones - you can entrust education to a physically developed teenager of 12-14 years old.

The pet can also be used for hunting, since the husky has an excellent instinct, but you will have to instill special hunting skills from early childhood. For this, the animal must obey commands unquestioningly.

The owner must be prepared for the fact that At first, a small animal will gnaw furniture, household things - it must be weaned from a bad habit right away.

You can also keep a puppy in a city apartment, since the animal is extremely clean and does not cause unpleasant odors. However, the ideal option is to provide your pet with a spacious aviary with a house, where he can spend most of the day in the fresh air. The dog easily tolerates both positive and negative temperatures (from -25 to +25 degrees).

For a two-month-old baby, you should prepare everything you need in advance:

• separate bowls for water and food;
• toys, as the dog needs to learn to chew and chew;
• summer cooling mat that allows the pet to feel comfortable even in the heat;
• collar, halter and leash;
• own sleeping place in the form of an elastic rug with a removable cover;
• a special comb with a trimmer for removing the undercoat.

In the future, harnesses or a backpack with weights will come in handy to stimulate muscle building and chest development.

The husky does not require special care in the house, but you need to prepare for the fact that you will have to walk and run a lot with the animal, at least 3-4 hours a day. At first, the puppy is walked with the use of a leash, but fixing it to the harness so as not to damage the animal's neck with the collar. In the future, the puppy will need free range and active games under the control of the owner.

Despite the fact that the animal has excellent immunity, at 1.5-2 months, the pet can already be vaccinated for the first time, but only after deworming and a medical examination.

Huskies molt twice a year, so you need to bathe them periodically, that is, no more than three times in 12 months. However, regular hygiene procedures are required for both puppies and adults, including:

• daily brushing of wool, and during shedding - twice a day;
• washing paws and muzzle after a walk;
• if necessary, grinding the sharp parts of the claws.

Puppies can only be washed with lukewarm water using a sponge, being careful not to get suds in the nose, ears, mouth or eyes. When combing, use a furminator or a comb with rare wide teeth.

The eyes and ears are wiped with a disinfectant every 15 days, since the breed has a predisposition to eye diseases. In addition to the claws, the hair on the paw pads is also cut, as it interferes with the puppy. If the baby is taken in winter, then the pads are also lubricated with beeswax so that cracks do not form.

As for plaque on the teeth, it is better to use the professional services of a veterinarian to remove it.

You can feed a little husky with natural food or ready-made food already from two months.

In the first case, this is high-quality food, rich in vitamins and proteins of natural origin, however, cooking it will take time, and if you need to transfer the puppy to production feed, it will not be easy.

For a puppy, a complete daily diet should include:

• lean meats, better beef;
• sea ​​fish;
• cereals in the form of cereals (rice, oatmeal, boiled in water or meat broth);
• boiled vegetables (cabbage, zucchini, carrots);
• fermented milk products, including sour milk, which is healthier for the dog than fresh milk.

You can diversify the menu with boiled offal, but no more than 3 times a week, meat and fish are served raw.

Special instructions apply to meat - at 2 months you should not give minced beef to puppies, they need chopped pieces that make it possible to develop jaws, and they are absorbed much better. Puppies are happy to eat large raw bones, but they can only be allowed to do so occasionally. Any bones will do, except fish, chicken, and chipped and flat bones that can injure the mouth. But from the ridges and bones of fish, you can make a mixture by scrolling them in a meat grinder, and give it as a top dressing.

Food for little huskies should not be too hot or cold - warm, at room temperature or slightly higher.

Two-month-old puppies are fed 6 times a day. Early in the morning they give 200 ml of a fermented milk drink, then at 10 o'clock - oatmeal brewed with milk, at lunchtime (at 14.00) you can give a little cottage cheese. At 17.00, the pet is offered rice or buckwheat porridge in meat broth, in the evening it is best to feed the baby boiled vegetables, adding vegetable oil to them. Before going to bed, at 22-23 hours small raw meat pieces are given - 100-150 g.

Vitamins and nutritional supplements that a puppy needs: calcium gluconate (1 tablet per 10 kg, multiplied by 1 month of age), bone meal - 10 g per day, mashed seaweed - 1/4 teaspoon per day, brewer's yeast (tablet for 10 kg multiplied by 2), phytin - 1 tablet per day.

Babies need fish oil, but since a large portion can cause diarrhea in puppies, they begin to give a remedy from 4-5 drops and make up to 1 teaspoon... Homemade curd is prepared on the basis of milk and calcium chloride. It is also allowed to use 1 garlic clove 2 times a week - for this, the product is placed in a piece of meat or cheese.

If the owner settled on ready-made feed, then only special products for two-month-old animals can be used. At first, dry granules are allowed to be soaked in water. Start with a small amount, increasing portions gradually. For the husky, it is better to choose premium food that is of high quality and already contains all the necessary ingredients and vitamins.

Feeding is carried out only after a walk, since the health of the blood vessels and the heart of the dog depends on it.

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