Created specifically to meet the nutritional requirements of large breed dogs, this food offers your Golden Retriever high-quality protein sources such as deboned chicken. In addition, it also contains glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health benefits.
This recipe includes sweet potatoes and peas to provide slow-releasing energy, plus it is rich in essential vitamins and minerals.
Contents
Chicken
This food’s primary ingredient, chicken, provides your dog with a nutritious source of protein. Additionally, this food features several natural ingredients like peas and sweet potatoes which provide carbohydrates and dietary fiber as well as flaxseed which contains omega-three fatty acids that promote skin and coat health in dogs.
This food is specifically tailored to large breed dogs and has a high protein content to promote muscle maintenance and support a strong immune system. Furthermore, its low fat and caloric intake ensures your pup remains lean without overworking his joints.
Nom Nom’s recipe for healthy pet nutrition is designed by veterinary nutritionists and prepared at their on-site kitchen using restaurant-quality whole foods, all delivered individually to each pet under refrigeration for maximum freshness. Plus, when ordering you’ll also get access to free consultation from a veterinary nutritionist – ideal for multi-pet households or budget conscious owners.
Peas
Peas are nutritious vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals, along with protein. According to Brister, dog owners should avoid giving their dogs canned or other frozen peas that have been processed with salt or oils as these could make chewing more difficult for pets. Furthermore, eggs provide vital taurine which the body cannot produce alone.
Some manufacturers of premium retriever dog foods use Pea By-Products (Pea Protein and Pea Fiber) as fillers in their recipes, in order to reduce overall caloric intake and ultimately decrease weight gain for dogs. It should be noted, though, that whole legume ingredients such as Chickpeas and Peas may provide healthier solutions than Pea By-Products do; some examples of brands which do not utilize such fillers include Acana, Orijen, The Farmer’s Dog, Nature’s Logic and Go!
Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes (commonly referred to as yams) are an ideal source of vitamins and minerals for your dog, offering antioxidant protection from free radicals while supporting overall cellular health. In addition, beta-carotene turns into vitamin A for improved eye and immune system health.
Sweet potatoes provide calcium, potassium and iron that is beneficial to overall health, along with low-fat content and soluble fiber to make dogs feel full. You can easily incorporate sweet potatoes into your dog’s diet in various forms: boiling, mashing, baking or dehydrating them for best results. When first adding raw ingredients such as sweet potatoes into their food regiment, begin slowly by starting out offering small amounts. Watch for signs of digestive upset or allergies; if these arise immediately discontinue feeding them if he tolerates the new food well gradually increasing amounts gradually over time up until reaching 10% of his/her daily caloric intake total.
Flaxseed
Flax seeds (sometimes called linseed) contain Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, which help your pup maintain a healthy coat. Unfortunately, dogs require additional work in order to convert ALA from flaxseed into the more useful EPA and DHA forms; so it is best to grind whole seeds prior to feeding them to your pup for maximum nutritional preservation and the most benefit.
Flaxseed can also provide your pup with added benefits that come from its high fiber content, including improved digestion and relieving diarrhea or constipation. In addition, fiber provides powerful antioxidants which may protect them from diseases as well as inflammation; improving their skin and coat health as well as their heart and joint wellbeing.
