Golden Retriever Health

Purebred dogs too have their share of health problems, which are inherited genetically. Generally golden retrievers tend to suffer from minor health problems which are quite common in nature, and can be easily cured if looked after carefully. Your vet can help you with this problem.

Similarly, distemper virus is a common health problem of Golden retrievers and is an airborne disease. Symptoms include cough, fever, vomiting and diarrhea. You should take golden retrievers to the vet immediately if it manifests any of these symptoms.

Heart worms are among the most common health problems of Golden retrievers, and can grow up to 12 inches in the heart or lung arteries in all dog breeds. It may sound tough to believe, but another common health problems of Golden retrievers is heat stroke. One of the most serious health problems

Golden retrievers face is rabies. It has a very serious affect on your dog’s nervous system. To prevent this, you should make sure you get your dog rabies shots periodically as per the vet’s instructions.

Lastly, let me tell you about tapeworms and hookworms. Tapeworms are spread by fleas and can cause a loss of weight, diarrhoea, and irritation in the rectal area. It is better to make sure that your dog does not have fleas by checking regularly. Hookworms on the other hand generally enter your dog’s digestive system if they come into contact with feces. For both these problems, you should consult your vet.

Here are some commonly found medical problems of Golden retrievers:

Hip Dyslapsia
Occurs because of a malformed joint. With proper diet and exercise your dog will be able to lead a completely normal and active life. In extremely rare circumstances, surgical correction or euthanasia are required as a last resort.

Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD)
OCD is a bone formation disorder, which takes place due to a defect in the transition of cartilage into bone, while the dog is growing up.

Panosteitis
This medical problem of Golden retrievers affects them in their early age when they are 5 to 14 months old.

Epilepsy
This too is a hereditary disorder, which causes seizures. There is no cure, but it can be controlled with medication.

Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Symptoms begin to manifest in dogs around the age of two and degenerative in nature.

Ear care
Simply clean dog’s ears

Juvenile cataracts
This particular medical problem of Golden retrievers is also hereditary and is also a fact you should look out for when looking to purchase a golden retriever pup.

Seborrhea
Primary sebhorrea is a medical problem of Golden retrievers, which gives them yellowish brownish scales, a greasy coat, and an irritable itchy skin with a foul smell.

Executive Summary about Common Health and Medical Problems Of Golden Retrievers
By Peter Finch

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