What Do Golden Retrievers Eat?

What To Feed Your Golden Retriever

Goldens will normally consume two cups of premium foods per day. You can adjust the amount based on your activity level and metabolic rate. A poor diet can cause skin issues in Goldens, which will result in expensive vet bills. To purchase food, you will have to visit a pet store. The grocery store brands don’t provide the nutrition that goldens require for good health. Don’t assume that pet food available at your veterinarian’s clinic is safe. Read the ingredients to make an informed decision.

Don’t be fooled by flashy advertising. Many of the foods that are advertised as being high-quality may not be. They could also lack nutritional value. Grain-free food may factor in the taurine deficiency of Golden Retrievers or other large breeds. This can lead to serious heart problems in your dog

Here are some guidelines for

• Choose foods that are free from chemical preservatives. Do not feed food containing Ethoxyquin or BHA/BHT, propylene Glycol, sodium nitrate/nitrite, BHA/BHT, BHA/BHT, BHA/BHT, BHA/BHT, BHA/BHT, Propylene Glycol, and/or sodium nitrate/nitrite. These additives may cause cancer. You can find food preserved using Tocopherols, which are vitamins C and E. Also look for rosemary and other herbs.
• Always check the “buy by” date when purchasing natural preserved foods.
  Be sure to have it at least a few months before the date. Visit stores that have a high turnover of food to ensure you always get a new bag. Never buy a bag with grease stains. And never give your dog mouldy dog food. Store dog food in an airtight container and in a cool dry area. Consider buying smaller bags of food, such as 10-15 pounds instead of the larger 20-40 pound bags if you have only one dog.
• Choose a food with meat as its first ingredient, such as turkey, lamb, or chicken.
  Avoid foods with grains as the first ingredients. Look for different meat proteins among the first seven ingredients. Multiple sources of protein are generally considered beneficial unless your dog has an allergy to certain proteins. Some dog food brands list multiple types of grains as the first seven ingredients. Your dog’s diet must include animal protein!
• Don’t eat food that contains animal digestion
  The intestines and all the contents of the intestines are shown. The majority of by-products are not desired. By-products are usually beaks and feet, as well as feathers, heads, and other parts of the animal that were not intended to be eaten. By-products of poultry can include feathers, chicken feet, and heads.
• Do not eat foods with sugar, artificial flavours or colours or high levels of salt.
  Semi-moist foods for dogs are usually loaded with sugars and artificial colours. Heat destroys vitamins, so adding vitamins and minerals after baking is beneficial. Please consult your veterinarian before adding any vitamin/mineral supplements to your dog’s food.
• Ingredients that are suitable for human consumption make up the best foods.
  The majority of dog food contains meat that is not suitable for human consumption. Some of these products include meat from sick animals, meat that has been rejected by slaughterhouses, such as the tumours removed from the meat, and, as horrifying as it may sound, even roadkill. It is no wonder that so many dogs get cancer from eating meat from these sources. Do not hesitate to ask your dog food provider what type of meat they use.
• Many dog foods contain grains such as brown rice, barley corn, wheat etc.
  Some goldens from our rescue program do not respond well to a diet that contains corn or soybeans. These ingredients don’t appear to be good for most goldens. Many goldens have corn or wheat allergies. Check his food if you notice your golden is getting many hot spots or has skin problems. The quality of grain products can vary greatly. White rice and ground brewers’ rice have much fewer nutrients than brown or whole rice. Pet food manufacturers often use the leftovers from the mill to make pet food. These products include brewers’ rice, rice bran and corn gluten meal. Instead, choose whole grains such as brown rice, whole oats, oatmeal or barley.