Golden Retriever Health: The most common health issues

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Written by Carol Matthews

Of all the different breeds of dog that you can choose from the Golden Retriever is definitely one of the most popular. There are many reasons for this, namely that the breed has such a friendly, outgoing personality and healthy, beautiful hair. There are a few things that you will need to consider before buying a Golden Retriever however, and this includes Golden Retriever health. When it comes to their diet, the Golden Retriever should eat only premium food and it is important not to feed them too often. Most veterinarians and breeders recommend adult food of less than twenty-five percent protein instead of puppy food after three months of age. Also keep in mind that Golden Retrievers are known for their long beautiful coats and you want to make sure that they stay this way. Nutrition plays a major role in maintaining the health and beauty of this breed's coat and more than anything this means choosing the right dog food.

When it comes to Golden Retriever health and choosing the right dog food for your pet, the first thing you should do is scan the list of ingredients listed on a label. This will tell you all that is contained in the food, and you want to make sure that one of the first ingredients listed is a meat product such as beef or poultry, and not a meat byproduct like chicken bones or feet. These are simply filler foods and are going to offer little nutrition to your dog.

You want to select a food that is balanced and which is going to provide all the essential nutrients to your dog, including water, protein and energy.

Recognize the fact that the feeding directions that are noted on the labels can really only be estimated and therefore must be modified in order to fit individual pet needs. Depending on your dog's age, activity level and even physiological conditions, all of these are going to play a major role in the Golden Retriever diet that they should have.

The bottom line is that if you really want to take Golden Retriever health seriously, you need to take the time to create the right diet for them, and also make sure they are living an otherwise healthy lifestyle as well.

Get them outdoors as often as you can but there are also indoor dog treadmills that you can use to help ensure they are staying active.

It is also important that they get enough water because just like humans they can get dehydrated and this can be very serious, possibly even life threatening. By taking proper care of your Golden Retriever you will be making sure that they live as long and healthy a life as possible.

They are truly beautiful dogs as long as they are properly taken care of.

Carol Matthews
		About the author:
		Carol Matthews loves Golden Retrievers and has studies the Golden Retriever standard for a long time. There are several specifics for the American Kennel Club standard, as it pertains to the http://www.goldenretrievernews.com/Golden_Retriever.php Golden Retriever. They include things like how the tail should be held and whether or not the fur should be trimmed.

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