As responsible parents, we try our best to keep our Golden Retrievers happy and healthy.
However certain health issues that occur are beyond our control.
So in this video, we will go through some of the most common health problems in Golden
Retrievers.
Number 1.
Hip dysplasia.
It is a genetic, orthopedic disorder usually occurring at birth among Golden pups.
In this condition, the ball and the socket of a pup’s hip do not grow uniformly.
If not diagnosed and treated early, it can lead to pain, hip inflammation, and worst,
even disability.
Number 2.
Cancer - The Big ‘C’ does not spare Goldies either and this is more common in certain
dog breeds and unfortunately Golden Retrievers are one of them.
They are particularly prone to hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma, and mast cell tumors.
One way to reduce the probability of developing cancer in them is getting your pup from a
responsible breeder, who has selectively bred dogs with no history of cancer.
Number 3.
Bloatedness - A serious condition where the stomach of the Goldie bloats and puts pressure
on their organs.
Sometimes, the stomach even turns or twists thus trapping the blood there and preventing
regular circulation.
Sometimes, bloat can rupture the stomach, causing breathing complications leading to
shock.
Number 4.
Eye problems - Cataract, glaucoma, and distichiasis are common eye problems among golden retrievers.
While the former two may cause blindness, the latter causes corneal ulcers and chronic
eye pain.
Number 5.
Epilepsy - Dogs experience three types of seizures, primary, secondary and reactive.
This condition develops between six months to three years of age and a proper diagnosis
may help trace the reason.
In such cases, lifelong medications and periodic blood tests will be required.
Number 6.
Heart & chest conditions - As a large breed dog, Golden Retrievers are also prone to disorders
of the circulatory system and the lungs.
The most common one is subaortic stenosis when there is an obstruction in the blood
flow from the heart.
Dilated cardiomyopathy is another dreaded heart condition where the heart enlarges,
becomes thin and weak, and can no longer pump blood to the body.
Number 7.
Von Willebrand Disease - This is a bleeding disorder in dogs and causes them to bleed
excessively during surgery or after an injury.
The underlying reasons for these conditions often are liver failure, toxin pressure, cancer,
autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases.
Number 8.
Patella Luxation - Or loose knees as it is called, is a condition when the kneecap moves
out of its normal location.
This condition makes your pet prone to other problems such as torn cruciate ligament, arthritis,
and joint pain.
Number 9.
Separation anxiety - Golden Retrievers are social and affectionate creatures who develop
a deep love for their human family.
And when they are left alone, even for a few hours they get anxious and stressed out.
This is something most golden owners face and it has to be dealt with patience and lots
of love.
It is possible to ward off some of these serious conditions by keeping your dog healthy.
So give them nutritious food, take them outside every day, keep them active, and take them
to the vet regularly for health checkups.
So that’s it for this video.
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