Augie, who turned 20 in April 2020 in Tennessee, USA, set the record for the longest-lived Golden Retriever in the USA history.
Augie was adopted by his current owner when he was 14 years old.Most Golden Retrievers have a lifespan of 10 to 12 years, and usually, the oldest ones are around 14 or 15 years old, so 20-year-old Augie is really impressive!
Want to know Augie's secret to longevity?
- Regular health check-ups
- Provide high-quality food (bit.ly/Are Grain-Free Diets Causing Heart Disease in Dogs)
- Regular grooming
- Regular exercise
If your dog is on a grain-free diet, please continue reading
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found that more and more dogs are developing a fatal heart condition—dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).Even Golden Retrievers, Labradors, Whippets, Shih Tzus, Bulldogs, and Miniature Schnauzers—breeds that rarely develop DCM—are increasingly being affected.
The FDA found that the dogs that had issues all had one thing in common: they were fed "grain-free dog food" as their main meal.
Actually, dog food, whether it is "grain-free" or not, may not be suitable for your dog.
1. It's dead food:
The manufacturing process of dog food requires heating and pressurizing the food four times. Everyone knows that heating causes nutrient loss, and if it's done four times, how much nutrition can be left?
2. It is food containing toxins:
Both abroad and in Hong Kong, packaged dog food has been found to contain aflatoxins.You wouldn't know it, but aflatoxins are heat-resistant and are often found in contaminated crops, such as corn, grains, and nuts (the main ingredients in dog food).
3. Mold and Rapid Oxidation
Oxidation begins as soon as you open the bag, causing nutrients and fats to oxidize. Oxidation also leads to the growth of mold and bacteria in the food.
If you want your furry friend to eat healthier, stop feeding them dog food. Why not consider raw meat and bone diet instead!
FDA News Link: it.ly/無榖糧與狗狗心臟病的潛在聯繫
Reference links:
https://a-z-animals.com/blog/discover-the-worlds-oldest-golden-retriever/
bit.ly/黃曲霉毒素
bit.ly/2n6LdZxUK動物營養專家
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