Fresh Food for Alaskan Malamutes

Humans migrating to North America thousands of years ago brought with them the forerunners of the modern-day Alaskan malamute. Members of this spitz breed were long used to help humans pull heavy loads. While today the sled dogs are mainly pets, they still need ample physical activity. Alaskan malamutes’ thick double coats protect them from the elements, and humans can keep said coats beautiful and healthy with daily brushing. Dogs of this breed tend to be friendly and smart, but also willful—so a successful owner will commit to forging a strong bond through patient, consistent training.

A diet of fresh dog food for your Alaskan malamute is the best way to support their health and happiness — along with a loving family, regular vet care, and plenty of chances to run, hike, or swim.

What’s the best dog food for Alaskan malamutes?

A diet of fresh dog food for your Alaskan malamute contributes to a healthy, active life, and could help stave off some of the ailments common to this breed.

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Why fresh is best for your Alaskan Malamutes

Highly processed kibble can contribute to many issues that can compromise your Alaskan Malamutes’s health. Recipes from The Farmer’s Dog are made with fresh, human-grade ingredients, steamed to retain nutrients, and pre-portioned to help maintain weight.

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Protect joints

Alaskan malamutes are prone to joint issues. Maintaining a lean body condition can help. And fresh food from The Farmer’s Dog contains Omega-3 fatty acids, proven to reduce inflammation and improve arthritis. Even if kibble contains these healthy fats, they can go rancid sitting on the shelf for long periods. Rancid fats don’t deliver the intended health benefits, and in fact can contribute to inflammation. Fresh food delivers these powerful nutrients intact to your Alaskan malamute.

Reduce inflammation (and their odds of cancer)

There’s no sure way to eliminate the risk of cancer, but there are things you can do to give your Alaskan malamute the best chance at more healthy years: Keep them lean, avoid heavily processed foods that may contain preservatives and carcinogens, and feed them a fresh diet that can help reduce inflammation. Dietary antioxidants—like those found in fresh vegetables— are proven to help decrease the risk of cancer. Processed kibble and canned food just can't supply fresh, whole vegetables like a fresh diet can for your Alaskan malamute.

Build a plan for your Alaskan Malamutes

Your Alaskan Malamutes will do best on a diet of nutrient-dense food made from fresh, whole ingredients.

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Tell us about your dog
Our plans are tailored to your dog’s needs, based on their age, weight, activity level, body condition and other factors.
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Choose your recipes
Pick the recipes that work best for your pup, and wait for your trial box to arrive (and the dinnertime dancing to commence).
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Get your trial box
Your trial contains up to 2 weeks of food, so you can get a proper taste of how it’s working for your dog before your first full order ships.
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Start feeding fresh
After you’ve had a chance to try (and love) it, start getting perfectly timed deliveries of fresh, healthy food.

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Know what’s in the bowl

For Alaskan malamutes with dry and itchy skin, sensitive stomachs, or other signs of food allergies and sensitivities, it’s important to know exactly what you’re feeding—something that can be impossible with kibble, which often contains ingredients not listed on the bag. Allergies and intolerances to food are all too common and many dog owners notice symptoms clear up when they switch to fresh food.

Dial up dental health (and fresh breath!)

For dogs like Alaskan malamutes, who may be prone to dental disease, don’t look to a dried pellet to clean teeth. Kibble is an ultra-processed food—it sticks to teeth, contributing to plaque, and it can contain substances that actually fuel inflammation in the tissues of the body, including the mouth. Eating for dental health means eating for overall health. A fresh, whole-food diet promotes a healthier immune system, which helps ward off dental infections—and it doesn’t stick to teeth.

What customers are saying about fresh dog food

“Obi had terrible allergies. We tried everything. After switching to The Farmer’s Dog he doesn’t have one single hot spot, and he doesn’t lick his paws chronically anymore. He also has a bunch of energy.”
— Obi’s mom
“As soon as we brought The Farmer’s Dog home, her skin was better, she was more active (and high quality poops!). If I can invest in her health and be proactive I think it’s worth it.”
— Tyene’s dad
“Atticus had bad gas and diarrhea. I just thought it was part of having a big dog. With The Farmer’s Dog, it was a complete 180. I should have known that what you put in your body makes a huge difference.”
— Atticus’ mom