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20 Best Foods for a Picky Eater Husky

| Published on February 21, 2023
We hear it all the time: “Why won’t my finicky husky eat the expensive food I buy them?!” Dealing with a picky husky can be frustrating, so we asked our I Love My Husky Facebook community the following question, “What’s the best food for a picky eating Husky?” We received hundreds of replies and summarized some of the best suggestions below.
Always remember to consult your veterinarian before making any health changes to your husky’s diet, especially if they have any medical issues. iHeartDogs is reader supported, so some of the links below may be affiliate links where we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

20 Best Foods for a Picky Husky

My baby was dumped and left alone for about a week before we caught her and gave her a home. For the first 2 months she would hunt and eat crickets. She has finally realizes that she won’t be hungry again but she will eat almost anything that I eat. Including broccoli.

Author: Tracy B.

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We use Purina One. She likes beef the most, but eats the other flavors. If she’s being picky, we sprinkle either some shredded cheese or parmesan cheese on the food.

Author: Bob C.

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I had the same issue with mine. We tried all brands of dog food and after a few days stopped eating it. So I went to boiled chicken and rice and sometimes put melted butter over it and or chicken or beef both that she ate a lot. Good luck. They can be picky eaters.

Author: Melody J.

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Orijen!!!! Plus add Parmesan cheese shreds

Author: Cattleya Ballerina O.

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Our huskies did this. They get tired of the same food as humans do so you can keep the same food I will normally put chicken broth organic in it or try some eggs. They will also out smart you knowing you will buy a different food and just do it in general. I learned that the hard way

Author: Lynn G.

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Mine had Purina sensitive for years Salmon and rice, he loved it. Sometimes would add veggies or some chicken.

Author: Raych H.

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My babies love and have always been on pedigree it either has the husky or yellow lab on it. With chicken and rice sometimes

Author: Kylie P.

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Earthborn dog food you can switch flavors and it won’t bother there stomach

Author: Melissa B.

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My vet suggested iams dog food . I have had my huskies on this food since they were 8 weeks old . They are 3 years old. No problems with the food.

Author: Bethann Y.

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We use this from Stella & Chewy on Zeus’s food every once and a while comes in beef flavor too. Just sprinkle some on and shake his bowl to mix in his dry food.

Author: Kristina R.

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Mine would only eat purina dog chow or when I home cooked chicken, rice in chicken stock peas and carrots and blueberries with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar

Author: Leigh H.

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my husky tried so many brands but the one she always eats is nutrience. she loves the taste. also she loves carrots, bananas, peanut butter, apples and cauliflower and any vegetable we give her.

Author: Gabby T.

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Fish!! I can’t say that any louder lol. My poor jasper wou I don’t eat a thing so my vet suggested frozen cod or salmon and steam cook it in a skillet then mix it with Purina pro plan salmon and rice. He eats every time no fussing

Author: Felecia M.

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My husky would only eat Purina One for years now I cook chicken

Author: Phyllis S.

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My girls and boys (4) eat the Costco brand the dry food, it comes in 3 different flavors. We tried the wet dog food, they gained weight. We mixed their dry food, or veggies, or chicken broth. I boiled salmon with some celery and carrots and mixed the broth with their food. They like yogurts, fruits, veggies, sweet bread and even the peels of mango and bananas. Take care.

Author: Silvia U.

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Our huskies eat Orijen.

Author: Elizabeth Graves S.

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I buy my husky 4 Health Chicken & Rice dog food . I buy it at Tractor Supply. I also make her ground chicken from Aldi’s & put some over her dry food . I will do ground turkey but it’s more expensive right now. They are a very picky breed, she’s almost 12 & acts like a puppy still.

Author: Kathleen A.

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Fromm, my Husky and Malamutes love it. Stopped them from being picky. They have multiple flavors and your not upsetting your dogs stomach by changing their food type.

Author: Charles C.

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Well in the morning we feed our dogs cook chicken breast and scrambled eggs and a little bit of white rice. And at night cooked ground chicken with vegetables. Sometimes cooked liver ++ and they always smell nice

Author: Mike B.

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Taste of the Wild with Salmon (vet recommended). At PetCo

Author: Darlyne G.

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Always consult your vet before making any health changes to your husky’s diet, especially if they frequently suffer from any medical issues. iHeartDogs is reader supported, so some of the links above may be affiliate links where we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

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