From protein, to fiber, to vitamins and minerals, each food has to pass a rigorous nutrition test in order to be considered the best for your dog. In order to be named one of our best foods for dogs or puppies, every single ingredient must be perfect for your pup’s diet – from protein sources like chicken and fish to healthy carbohydrates like brown rice and oats.
Best Food For Huskies
What’s the best dog food for a Siberian husky?
The answer to that question depends on the AGE of your particular husky.
That’s because…
Husky puppies… adults… and seniors each have different nutritional needs.
For example…
Adult huskies can do well on just about ANY top-rated, nutrient-balanced dog food.
However…
Husky puppies have a slightly higher (2.2%) risk1 of developing a crippling and permanent form of hip disease… a risk which may increase if they’re fed a diet that contains too much calcium (while they’re still growing).2
And there are OTHER age-related differences, too.
For example…
Senior huskies need more protein… and fewer calories… than younger animals.
Which is WHY age matters so much.
The Bottom Line
Since there are no “official” nutrient standards established for ANY breed…
It’s important to choose a dog food that’s designed to match the nutritional life stage of YOUR particular husky.
The 3 Nutritional Life Stages of a Husky
Since huskies are considered medium breed dogs, the life stages below can be used as a guide to help you find the best possible food for your dog.
The Best Dog Food for Huskies
Here are The Dog Food Advisor’s best dog foods for Siberian huskies for May 2022.
Taste of the Wild Dry Dog Food
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Taste of the Wild High Prairie is one of 9 dry recipes included in our review of the Taste of the Wild product line.
- First 5 ingredients: Buffalo, lamb meal, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, peas
- Type: Grain-free
- Profile: All Life Stages
- Best for: Adult huskies
This Taste of the Wild formula derives the majority of its meat protein from fresh buffalo and lamb meal. Our dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 36% protein, 20% fat and 36% estimated carbs… creating a fat-to-protein ratio of about 56%.
A balanced formula with multiple recipe options. A top pick for Siberian huskies.
Sample buyer review… “My 4 year old Shetland sheepdog, Cody is very picky about his food. We’ve tried every brand under the sun. I couldn’t believe my eyes the first time I gave him Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food. He gobbled down the whole bowl in minutes!! Plus, I’ve noticed his coat is so much shinier and soft on this food. I don’t know what they put in this stuff, but I hope they never stop!”
Ollie Fresh Dog Food
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Beef is one of 4 fresh human-grade recipes covered in our review of the Ollie Dog Food product line.
- First 5 ingredients: Beef, peas, sweet potato, potato, carrot
- Type: Grain-free
- Profile: All Life Stages
- Best for: Husky puppies and adults
It’s hard not to love this dog food.
This particular Ollie formula derives the bulk of its meat protein from fresh beef. Dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 30% protein, 23% fat and 39% estimated carbs… with a moderately high fat-to-protein ratio of about 78%.
All Ollie recipes are human-grade and professionally designed by a board certified veterinary nutritionist (DACVN).
Each meal is suitable for all puppies, 12 weeks of age or older… including those of medium to larger breeds.
Ollie is an exceptional, grain-free option… ideal for those who desire to feed a scientifically complete and balanced diet. One that’s as close to homemade as you can get…. without all the fuss and time-consuming preparation.
Not cheap. But still affordable… especially in smaller serving sizes needed for puppies. Enthusiastically recommended.
Sample buyer review… “Jolene has been with Ollie from the beginning. She never has digestive issues or allergies. Her coat is shiny, she has energy, and I’m thankful I can get fresh food for her delivered at my door.”
Wellness Complete Health Dog Food
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Wellness Complete Health Adult is one of 13 dry recipes featured in our review of the Wellness Complete Health product line.
- First 5 ingredients: Deboned chicken, chicken meal, oatmeal, ground barley, peas
- Type: With grain (oatmeal, barley, rice)
- Profile: Maintenance
- Best for: Adult huskies
Wellness Complete Health Adult takes the greatest share of its animal protein from fresh chicken and chicken meal. Our dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 27% protein, 13% fat and 52% estimated carbs… which creates a fat-to-protein ratio of about 50%.
A time-proven, with grain brand with an exceptional safety record. One of the best dog foods for Siberian huskies.
Sample buyer review… “Both of my Pitbulls I have noticed an uptick in energy and nice shine on their coats. I switched from a grain free brand to this and am having good results. Both were having digestive issues and vomiting quite a bit from the grain free so it was time for a change.”
Diamond Naturals All Life Stages
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All Life Stages is one of 13 dry recipes included in our review of the Diamond Naturals product line.
- First 5 ingredients: Chicken, chicken meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, white rice
- Type: With grain (brown rice, barley, white rice)
- Profile: All Life Stages
- Best for: Husky puppies and adults
Diamond Naturals All Life Stages gets the lion’s share of its animal protein from fresh chicken and chicken meal. Dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 29% protein, 18% fat and 45% estimated carbs… resulting in a fat-to-protein ratio of about 62%.
A healthy, budget-friendly brand for active, high-energy huskies. Highly recommended.
Sample buyer review… “I have been feeding my dogs Diamond Natural for years for my small dogs. They are 15 and 13 and healthy and fit. We got a large breed puppy this last winter and started him on it, too. We decided to try the all stages food now that he is over 6 months to simplify the ordering and storage. Though slightly larger in size, our older dogs eat it up like the puppy does. We will certainly continue using this well made wholesome food!”
Victor Senior Healthy Weight
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Senior Healthy Weight is one of 6 dry recipes included in our review of the Victor Purpose product line.
- First 5 ingredients: Beef meal, whole grain brown rice, whole grain millet, grain sorghum, chicken fat
- Type: With grain (rice, millet, sorghum)
- Profile: Maintenance
- Best for: Senior huskies
This Victor senior formula gets the bulk of its animal protein from beef meal. Dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 30% protein, 13% fat and 50% estimated carbs… with a fat-to-protein ratio of about 43%.
Victor produces one of the best senior formulas on the market, especially when you also consider its price. The recipe has a near perfect fat-to-protein balance and a low caloric density, to boot. With added glucosamine and chondroitin to support healthy joints. A real benefit for senior huskies.
Enthusiastically recommended.
For More Senior Options: See our Best Dog Food for Seniors page
Sample buyer review… “I’ve been feeding my 10yo English Springer this food for over a year. Has he lost much weight? Not really, but he’s LAZY. He has lots of skin issues (sebhorreic dermatitis triggered by chicken alergy) and this has been a game changer. Add in the joint supplements, and above all he likes it! I now have a 13yo foster/rescue Springer who is grossly overweight and not only does she like it, but she is slowly losing weight, has more pep in her step and just seems brighter. I have friends who are breeders all say Victor is all they feed. I’m sold.”
Iams Proactive Health Dry Dog Food
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Iams Proactive Minichunks is one of 12 dry recipes included in our review of the Iams Proactive Health product line.
- First 5 ingredients: Chicken, ground whole grain corn, ground whole grain sorghum, chicken by-product meal, dried beet pulp
- Type: With grain (corn, sorghum)
- Profile: Maintenance
- Best for: Adult huskies
Iams Proactive Minichunks gets the greatest part of its meat protein from fresh chicken. Our dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 28% protein, 16% fat and 49% estimated carbs… producing a fat-to-protein ratio of about 56%.
An affordable, time-proven choice for huskies. Highly recommended.
Sample buyer review… “My dog Maxwell loves to eat Iams mini chunks dog food. This is the only brand of dog food that Ive given my precious English Pointer since I adopted him from a shelter at 6 months old. His coat is nice and shiny and it gives him strength to pursue his adventures of being a dog. Never had any digestive issues with Iams!”