Golden Retriever is one of the most even-tempered intelligent dogs. It is important to know that their needs and feeding vary on the age and size and the puppies reach adulthood at age 12-18 months. Here is Stephanie Taunton, a professional dog trainer with decades of experience to walk you through how to feed your golden four-legged friend. https://www.slideshare.net/Stephanietaunton

1. Feeding a Golden
Retriever Puppy

2. Fondly called “golden”, golden retriever is one
of the most even-tempered intelligent dogs.
They make a delightful playmates for energetic kids, considerate
companions of other pets and the overall sweetness and
brightness is something to love.
I am here because I love to give presentations. If you picture your
eyes being lit up when your large golden retriever enters, then you
need to understand how to feed them for optimum health.
Here is Stephanie Taunton, a professional dog trainer with decades
of experience to walk you through how to feed your golden four-
legged friend.

3. “To start with, It is important to know
that their needs and feeding vary on the
age and size and the puppies reach
adulthood at age 12-18 months,” says
Stephanie Taunton.
"They are a very active breed with fiery appetite,
hence they require high-quality nutrition to
thrive," Stephanie added.

4. Puppy Feeding Guidelines
๏ The first six to eight weeks of food should mainly be based
on the mother’s milk.
๏ The mother’s milk is an all in one nutrient-packed meal
perfect for the newborn health. It also provides antibodies
that help fight off any diseases or infections.
๏ In case of mastitis or any other hindrances to the maternal
milk, there are high-quality milk replacers the puppies can
be fed with.
Feeding a Golden Retriever Newborns
Tips

5. How to Ween the Newborn Pups to Solid
Food
This isn’t something to change at a go and it should be introduced when
puppies are generally 6-8 weeks.
The weening process should be gradual as they change fro milk to solid
food. Ensure, however, that the food is balanced with nutrients essential
for growth.

6. How Often Do The Pup Need To Be Fed
How often to feed dog retriever puppies
depends on the age as well. Generally, puppies
between age:
๏ 8 to 12 weeks old should be fed 4 times per day.
๏ Puppies 3 to 6 months old should be fed 3 times per
day.
๏ Puppies 6 months to a year old should be fed 2 times
per day.

7. Nutrition and feeding
needs differ according
to breeds, therefore, it
is important to
consult with the vet
doctor on the best
diet for a golden
retriever.
Adult Feeding
Requirements
Here are tips to
guide you in taking
care of the adult
golden retriever.

8. How Often
Should The
Adult be Fed
Unlike the puppies,
the adults can go
with once or twice
feeding per day.
1000-1500 calories are
recommended daily for
active golden retriever
adults.

9. Choose a High-Quality
Food
๏ Just like humans, feeding your golden with
high-quality food is very important for their
health.
๏ “If you need well balanced nutritious meal rich
in protein, vitamins, carbohydrates and fat to
thrive, so does your golden retriever.”
Says Stephanie Taunton.
๏ However, while at it, ensure you read the
prescribed quantity indicated on the
manufacturer’s package. Here are the
important things to look out for when buying
food or feeding your dog:

10. Dogs are carnivores, ensure they are well fed with meats.
Look out for food that lists meats as the key ingredients.
Consult the vet first to know if you can feed your golden
retriever with bone. Sometimes the bone can disrupt the
digestive system. Consider rawhide bones when you want to
give them bone treats.
Avoid food that contains fillers, grain, soy, corn, meat by-
products, preservatives, dairy, flavors as these can be
injurious to the health and also inflame allergies.
If you would prefer to feed them with homemade diets,
research or ask your vet first and ensure the food meets the
proper nutrients requirements.
Avoid giving the golden retriever human food that is
dangerous to golden’s health such as chocolate, grapes,
raisins, yeast, among others.

11. Thank
You!!!