Fri 7 Dec 2007
The commercial food for pets available in the market is good enough, but it lacks necessary nutrients and vitamins available in the fresh foods. Vet will always recommend fresh food for your golden Retriever provided you do not overdo it. Golden Retrievers love fresh food they can smell it a mile away. They will want it if it smells good.
The commercial food is also good source of proteins and vitamins but the fresh contains more. Like chicken and meat have more proteins and minerals than compared to commercial food. Fish also is a good choice for your golden retriever in fresh food as it contains proteins for your dog to maintain the healthy body and brain.
The dogs usually have the capacity to stay healthy but providing them with minerals will give their health a boost. Every dog is different and you cannot give him the same food as the other also you cannot feed it the same food daily. Try and give them different food daily for variety.
The golden retriever should been given a mixture of good food daily and remember they require animal fat and protein as this will ensure their good health.
To keep the Golden Retriever healthy, you will require giving it quality nutrition especially if they are in the growing up stages. Many sure you are not overfeeding them as they should remain in their weight and they should not gain weight fast. Many a time’s many Golden Retrievers can develop allergies to some kind of food and it can be difficult to know which food is causing the allergies.
You should always consult your vet regarding the diet of Golden Retriever as he will be able to recommend you the best commercial food and the fresh food for your dog. Since every dog is different they may require different types of food which the vet can guide you.
As long as you keep your dog on a healthy diet and make sure he gets the food he needs - he should grow to be a healthy dog with plenty of energy.