Health Considerations

• Bone & Joint

  It’s very common for breeds like the Curly-Coated Retrievers to develop discomfort or pain in their joints and bones, especially as they age. Some of these issues are hereditary, and some come from wear and tear over time. We can’t usually prevent these problems, but proper nutrition and weight management will do wonders in minimizing pain in our beloved pets. We always make sure diets include the ingredients below. Learn more about joint health in dogs.

  Recommendations:

  Antioxidants・ Chondroitin・ Glucosamine・ Green Mussel・ Methylsulfonymethane・ Omega-3 from Fish Oil・ Taurine・ Turmeric・ Vitamin E

• Cognitive

  Puppy and senior Curly-Coated Retrievers need a little extra brain power in their nutrition plans. In the early years, puppy brains are developing quickly and need a healthy flow of vitamins to help them grow strong. Once they hit senior years, brain function can deteriorate and we like to supplement their diets with nutrients that will keep them sharp. Learn more about cognitive nutrition for dogs.

  Recommendations:

  L-carnitine・ Omega-3 essential fatty acids・ Vitamin C・ Vitamin E

• Dental

  A Curly-Coated Retriever's teeth and gums are always under plaque attack, which forms naturally from food particles and other bacteria. Dogs aren’t too concerned about having pretty white teeth, but dental care is critical for oral health. Bacteria in the mouth can even affect internal organs, like the heart, liver and kidneys, so there are certain things below we like to see in food or supplements to combat these threats to Curly-Coated Retrievers. Learn more about how to take care of your dog's teeth.

  Recommendations:

  Puffy/crunch kibbles (bigger)・ Sodium hexametaphosphate・ Treats based on solubility, not hardness

• Eye

  The only thing better than looking into your Curly-Coated Retriever’s eyes is looking into your Curly-Coated Retriever’s healthy eyes. All dogs are susceptible to degenerative vision and eye function, but supplementing their diets with things like beta carotene, lutein, epa, dha, and other nutrients can help maintain quality vision. Learn more about eye nutrition for dogs.

  Recommendations:

  Anthocyanins・ Astaxanthin・ Beta-carotene・ Carotenoids・ Glutathione・ Lutein・ Lycopene・ Omega-3 essential fatty acids・ Phytonutrients・ Vitamin A・ Vitamin C

• Gut

  Think of your Curly-Coated Retriever's gut like a diverse community of bacteria and other microbes that work together to keep the body healthy. Keeping all these balanced is very important for overall health, including digestive, mental, and immune well-being. For these reasons, we prefer Curly-Coated Retrievers food that support the gi system and supplements that contain attributes below. Learn more about how to keep a dog's gut healthy and gut and digestive health in dogs.

  Recommendations:

  Fermented foods・ Prebiotics・ Probiotics

• Heart

  Chances are, if you’re doing what’s right for your Curly-Coated Retriever’s heart, you’re doing what’s right for his or her health overall. Proper exercise, weight management, and nutrition are all key to a healthy ticker. Most heart issues in dogs are a result of normal wear and tear with age, so heart-focused diets with taurine and omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil could be the gift of a lifetime for your Curly-Coated Retriever. Learn more about heart nutrition for dogs and heart nutrition for dogs.

  Recommendations:

  Antioxidants・ Carnitine・ Complete protein・ Low sodium・ Omega-3 fatty acids・ Taurine

• Immune

  There is a powerful little army inside your Curly-Coated Retriever (the immune system) that protects the body from bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins and countless other microscopic predators. As pet parents, our job is to keep this army strong, conditioned, and well-supplied. Most of the battle is won in the gut, so a balanced diet plus probiotics and antioxidants are key for victory. Learn more about immune system nutrition for dogs and immune system nutrition for dogs.

  Recommendations:

  Antioxidants・ Coconut oil・ Fish oil・ Omega-3 fatty acids・ Vitamin A・ Vitamin C・ Vitamin E・ Vitamin K

• Skin & Coat

  Skin is a Curly-Coated Retriever’s largest organ, and it plays a huge role in protecting from the outside world. Just think — weather, allergies, stress, parasites — all these things are trying to get under your dog’s skin. A healthy outer layer is key to avoiding irritants that may irritate or infect. And pay close attention to their coat. Unhealthy looking (or smelling) fur can mean bigger problems. To keep Curly-Coated Retrievers skin & coats healthy, we recommend that diets contain ingredients below. Learn more about dog foods focused on a healthy coat. and skin nutrition for dogs.

  Recommendations:

  ALA・ Antioxidants・ Flaxseed/fish oil・ GLA・ Omega-3 fatty acids・ Probiotics・ Vitamin E・ Vitamins and choline

• Weight Management & Obesity

  There is nothing more important than keeping your Curly-Coated Retriever at a healthy weight. Even a little excess poundage can cause a wide variety of health problems, including the pain of extra burden on their joints. Unfortunately, almost half of dogs in the us are overweight. Let’s fight dog obesity together by giving our dogs appropriate exercise and managing their caloric intake. If your Curly-Coated Retriever needs to shed a little weight, look for diets with these labels below. Learn more about weight management and obesity for dogs and dogs appropriate exercise and fight dog obesity and how to tell if your dog is overweight.

  Recommendations:

  Large bites (to slow chewing)・ L-carnitine・ Low calorie・ Low fat