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Your golden retriever is a member of the family. That is why your golden retriever’s health is so important. This guide is meant to address the basic health issues for this noble breed of dog.

The most common golden retriever health issues tend to be inherited. Since these common health problems are genetically related, they have been made more common by bad breeding. Over-breeding or for profit breeding can also make these problems worse in individual goldens. Hip or elbow dysplasia is caused by degeneration of the joints. These conditions make it more and more difficult for your golden to move around. They can be detected early in life (4-9 months) when a puppy’s bones are growing by taking x-rays. If your dog’s x-rays indicate a greater likelihood for hip dysplasia, inquire into preventative measures that can be taken to reduce its effects. Heart and eye problems can also trouble goldens; cataracts being the most common. Cancer is the number one cause of death of goldens. Appropriate screening of a puppy’s parents prior to breeding, is the best way to avoid these ailments. A good breeder will have documentation verifying the health of his/her dogs: Hip, knee, and heart certification of the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals). A breeder may also have CERF eye certification.

An annual checkup with the vet, is the first thing you should do to protect your golden retriever’s health. A golden should be given the right vaccinations to stave off the most prevalent infectious diseases. Also physical checkups should assess your golden for early indications of common health problems. This is a good time to talk with the veterinarian about any questions and concerns you may have.

What should you be feeding your golden retriever? Lately, there has been more and more concern with commercial dog food. Little or poor meat and plenty of preservatives and chemicals, are a concern for many owners. The healthiest diet for goldens is raw meat and bones, such as chicken, beef, and other meats. Cooked meat can be OK, but don’t overdo it. It can also help to find some veggies and grains your dog will eat for added nutrition. Be careful with overfeeding as goldens can be susceptible to obesity. Obesity causes more stress on the joints which is why it is important to keep your golden at a healthy weight.

Believe it or not, vitamin and mineral supplements can also bolster golden retriever health. Sometimes, common health issues can be prevented, delayed, or improved. Goldens have sensitive senses of taste and smell, and often don’t like taking supplements and pills. Crushing pills and mixing the grains with peanut butter, or another food might help. Sometimes, pills in the form of flavored chewables work better. Holding your golden’s mouth closed while the pill disintegrates can work when all else fails.

Golden retrievers that socialize with other dogs are typically more likely to be plagued with fleas. Fleas bother most dogs at one time or another. Fleas can infect your golden with diseases and parasites. Regularly ‘deworming’ your golden is a good idea. Fleas harm your golden’s skin especially because of constant scratching. Even after the flea poison does its job, the itching can continue for your dog. At the first sign of fleas, such as scratching, look over your golden’s coat. Treat as soon as possible if you find a flea. Treating every flea season is something some owners do, and don’t forget to treat all of your animals each time if you have more than one pet. The right dog shampoo can improve your dog’s coat and skin.

Laurence Burrows is a golden retriever lover, and trainer. For more great tips on Golden Retriever Health, visit http://www.loyalgoldenretriever.com.

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Nothing says springtime like the delicate taste of asparagus. This vegetable has been a prized food since ancient times. Wild asparagus is what the Greeks ate and the Romans cultivated it in their gardens. It was not until the end of the 19th century that asparagus became a big crop in North America.  

Focus on Color

Instead of focusing on what cannot be consumed because of its nutritional content, instead concentrate on foods that promote good health  and prevent disease. Begin by painting your meals and snacks with rich, vibrant colors. The green, yellow, red, purple and blue colors signify that the produce is rich in plant chemicals or phytonutrients. The benefits of eating more produce will extend to assisting with weight control, something that many readers struggle with all of their lives. Research studies have shown that increasing the number of servings of vegetables can help with weight control is because they are filled with fiber as well as water. As a result of consuming more vegetables and fruits, the calories from less healthy options like high-calorie snack foods are displaces with the fiber and water of the produce.   

Asparagus is one of the first signals that the winter months are over. In fact, asparagus spears reach their peak in the Spring. Cooking experts know that asparagus is a healthy and versatile vegetable that can be easily served as an appetizer, a soup, a salad, a side dish, or with pasta.   Asparagus is easy to prepare, healthy and delicious to eat. These spears are high in vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin and folate, high in fiber and a source of iron and potassium. This nutritional powerhouse comes in various colors. The purple variety loses its uniqueness when it’s cooked since it turns green. There also is the delicacy of white asparagus which is more expensive and tender than the traditional green variety. White spears are usually thick and are smoother than the green variety. The good news is that no matter your flavor and color preference, asparagus is available year round, but the best time to buy it is in the spring.    

Culinary Tips   Asparagus is often sold in bundles. Most cooks look for young pencil thin asparagus spears that have a slight purple tinge at the tip. These spears are the most tender and meaty textured. The older the asparagus plant, the thicker the stems. Avoid wrinkled spears that are dried out since they will be hard to chew. Some chefs still claim that asparagus should be peeled first.    Take the rubber bands off the asparagus bundle before storing until ready to use. Asparagus can be refrigerated for three or four days. Most chefs recommend that you trim the stems and store asparagus standing upright, like fresh herbs, in a tall glass with about an inch of water, and loosely cover with a plastic bag. When you are ready to cook the asparagus trim the asparagus spears by bending the stalks until they break off, which is usually at the woody, inedible part of the spears. This allows that stalk to break where it starts getting too tough chew. Stalks of a uniform thickness and length will cook evenly.

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Many times, someone with prostate health problems will be desperately looking for a way to relieve the pain, discomfort and humiliation. But, at the same time, they don’t want to take potential dangerous drugs or submit to invasive surgery.

So, what can they do?

A lot of it depends on exactly what problem they have.

However, there are some universally effective ways to keep your prostate health up, without drugs or surgery that may work for you.

One of which is making sure you get enough zinc.

It is amazing how much just getting enough zinc can help with prostate problems. Most men who are experiencing any prostate symptoms are likely very low on zinc (I remember I was when I was dealing with it — and so are a lot of other guys when they test for it).

Your body needs lots and lots of zinc if you are a man.

In fact, there is more zinc in your prostate gland than in any other part of your body.

That does not mean you should overdo zinc and pop dozens of zinc pills per day. That would actually make you very sick. You want to follow the general RDA guidelines for it.

You also want to make sure you are getting zinc that can be absorbed.

This is why the better zinc supplements are “chelated.”

This is especially important if you are an older man — as your body won’t absorb it as easily as it did when you were younger.

Bottom line?

If you want to have good prostate health, make sure you are getting enough zinc.

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