The best (and worst) dog foods. Vaccinations and booster shots: needed or not? How long do Golden Retrievers live? Finding the right vets and avoiding the wrong vets. Spaying and neutering. For good health and long life, you need to raise your Golden Retriever in all the right ways.

Golden Retriever dog breed

Golden Retriever Health

By Michele Welton. Copyright © 2000-2010



Old man with old dog How Long Do Golden Retrievers Live?
Expected life span for Golden Retrievers -- and how to help YOUR Golden Retriever live longer.


Real homemade dog food The Best Dog Food For Your Golden Retriever
The information on this feeding page may shock you. Feeding homemade food is the best food for your Golden Retriever.


Natural dog foods for your Golden Retriever. The Second-Best Dog Food For Your Golden Retriever
If you can't feed homemade dog food, this is your second-best choice for feeding your Golden Retriever.


Information on booster shots for your Golden Retriever. Vaccinations and Booster Shots: Needed or Not?
How many vaccinations do Golden Retriever puppies really need? Does your adult Golden Retriever need yearly booster shots? The vaccination guidelines have changed. Find out what some vets aren't telling you....


Information on choosing the best vet for your Golden Retriever. The "Right" Vets and the "Wrong" Vets
How to find the right vet for your Golden Retriever -- and avoid the wrong vets. Learn about the differences between AHVMA and AVMA vets. They're not the same at all, and which one you choose will make a world of difference to the future health of your dog.


Information on spaying or neutering your Golden Retriever. Spaying and Neutering: Pros and Cons
Advantages and disadvantages of spaying your female Golden Retriever or neutering your male.