Fresh Food for Labrador Retrievers
The most popular dog breed in America, the Labrador retriever is known for being friendly, highly trainable, and energetic. Labs excel at retrieving birds alongside hunters, and have also succeeded in security and as service dogs. They tend to get along with other dogs and people, and are a great fit for families whose members will give them plenty of exercise—like long walks, swimming, and games of fetch.
A healthy diet of fresh dog food for your Labrador retriever is the best way to support their health and happiness—along with daily exercise, regular vet care, and a willingness to throw that frisbee one more time.
What’s the best dog food for labrador retrievers?
A diet of fresh dog food for your Labrador retriever contributes to a healthy, active life, and could help stave off some of the ailments common to this breed.
Why fresh is best for your Labrador Retrievers
Highly processed kibble can contribute to many issues that can compromise your Labrador Retrievers’s health. Recipes from The Farmer’s Dog are made with fresh, human-grade ingredients, steamed to retain nutrients, and pre-portioned to help maintain weight.
Feed Fresh TodayProtect joints
Like many large-breed dogs, Labrador retrievers can be prone to joint issues. Maintaining a lean body condition can help. And fresh food from The Farmer’s Dog contains Omega-3 fatty acids, proven to reduce inflammation and improve arthritis. Even if kibble contains these healthy fats, they can go rancid sitting on the shelf for long periods. Rancid fats don’t deliver the intended health benefits, and in fact can contribute to inflammation. Fresh food delivers these powerful nutrients intact.
Maintain a healthy weight
It’s critically important to avoid overfeeding any dog, big or small—and Labrador retrievers are especially vulnerable to. obesity. Being even a little overweight can increase your Lab’s odds of developing a host of diseases like arthritis, diabetes, and even cancer. A fresh-food plan tailored to your dog’s needs, and delivered in pre-portioned packs, makes weight maintenance easy.
Promote better digestion (and poops)
A fresh diet provides human-grade, highly digestible protein, which contributes to many facets of your Lab’s health. It supports optimal muscle growth and maintenance and a strong heart. Another hallmark of a digestible diet is what we call “high quality poops.” Research shows that a digestible, bioavailable diet affects the quality and quantity of your dog’s poop—making it less voluminous, and less stinky, than their poop on a kibble diet!
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