The Best Food for a Labrador Retriever

Large breed dogs tend to be more vulnerable to health problems than smaller breeds. As one of the largest breeds, the Labrador Retriever not only requires considerable amounts of food but also is prone to conditions such as hip dysplasia and poor vision if not fed the right minerals and nutrients to develop its immune systems and generally enable it to thrive.

  1. Nutro Natural Choice

    • Labrador Retrievers can be allergic to certain foods. One source of these allergens is chicken byproducts, found in many brand-name dog foods. Nutro Natural Choice Dog Foods, available for either puppies or adult dogs, is a byproduct-free substitute.

    Eagle Pack

    • Eagle Pack Holistic Select Dog Food for small and mini-breed adult dogs has carrots, apples, peas; holistic supplements that provide long-term health; and chicken with no hormones, a major benefit for your allergic Labrador.

    California Natural Lamb Meal and Rice

    • Made with whole ingredients and without preservatives, California Natural Lamb Meal and Rice Adult Dry Dog Food has a mixture of white and brown rice and sunflower seeds to provide energy for activity. Taurine, an amino acid, is also included as a supplement.

    Eukanuba

    • Eukanuba Labrador Retriever Dog Food contains glucosamine and chondroitin for joint and cartilage health; L-Carnitine to help Labs lose fat naturally; and natural fish oil with Omega-3 fatty acids to produce a healthy coat. These nutrients also promote healthy immune and nervous systems.

    Innova

    • Combining probiotics and prebiotics to create and implant microbial dietary supplements in the gastrointestinal tract, Innova EVO also activates metabolism in healthy bacteria. It uses finely ground turkey and cartilage to form bones and joints; whole vegetables for micro nutrients; and a variety of meats to provide protein.