| These are the tips on wholesome food for your | | | | vitamins. Commercial food contains synthetic vitamins |
| Golden Retriever. | | | | and misses out on antioxidants that are present in |
| The trend has changed from buying the most | | | | fresh fruits and veggies. Vets will tell you that fresh |
| expensive dog food brands to a healthier home | | | | is the best as long as you do not give too much of |
| cooked doggie meal that is cheaper, healthier and | | | | it. |
| more appetizing to Goldens. | | | | * Home made dog food is easy to prepare. Humans |
| * Home made is free from preservatives, harmful | | | | and dogs may differ in appearance but most |
| chemicals and fillers. Just as processed food for | | | | nutrients and vitamins are used by both. This means |
| humans are packed with preservatives, artificial | | | | your Golden can take part in the family's meal. |
| flavors and extenders, the same goes with | | | | Steamed vegetables and chicken is a good idea as |
| commercial dog food. It can cause the same bad | | | | long as you don't feed him table scraps. If you cook |
| effects for your dogs as well. | | | | healthy dishes for the family, this should be healthy |
| * Goldens crave variety and would love to taste | | | | for your Golden too. Just avoid too much sugar and |
| human food. What dogs like today may differ | | | | starchy food. |
| tomorrow and just imagine how he loves the smell of | | | | Some dog breeders encourage mixing commercial |
| your family dinner. | | | | dog food with fresh foods which is also helpful. In |
| * Home food gives you a lot of options like chicken, | | | | case you plan doing so, make sure that you consult |
| mackerel, turkey, beef cuts, veggies, rice, cheese, | | | | your vet if you have questions. It would be helpful to |
| oats and fruits. For your Golden, a good rule of | | | | know the right amounts and foods to avoid in case |
| thumb is to feed two parts meat and one part | | | | of allergies and other health concerns. |
| vegetable. Goldens have keen noses and your dog | | | | In the end, your best doggie meal is one that is |
| surely can't resist good smelling food. | | | | balanced, provides all the healthy ingredients and one |
| * Home made food has natural and readily available | | | | that tastes good too. |