Possible Diseases of a Golden Retriever..
Like I mentioned below, it is important to look out for a good breeder. The following diseases are the ones that a reputable breeder looks out for! Don’t be duped!
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD): abnormal development of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia: improper development of elbow joints.
Cataracts: of the eyes
Entropionis: an inversion of the eyelids
Distchiasisis: an eyelash problem caused by an abnormal origin of eyelashes along the lid margin.
Trichiasisis: another eyelash problem.
Subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS): a heart problem.
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD): a degeneration of bone underlying the cartilage layer of joints.
Allergies: skin, the ears, nose and other parts of the body too.
von Willebrand’s Disease (vWD): a blood disorder
Cardiomyopathy: “disease of the heart muscle
Gastric Torsion – or Bloat: This condition is caused by a twisting of the stomach and thus trapping the stomach contents.
Epilepsy: is a brain disorder
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA): gradual deterioration of the retina.
Osteosarcoma: This is malignant bone cancer
So now you can see why it is best to contact a reputable breeder or a reputable puppy finder company?
Some of these diseases can be prevented!
The Golden Retrievers ebook tells you exactly what you need to do to keep your Golden Retriever healthy.
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