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Thinking about a Golden
Retriever as a pet?
Health
Issues
Golden Retrievers as a breed are prone
to a number of hereditary disorders as well as disorders of
unknown cause but that appear in sufficient numbers to
warrant discussion and awareness by the public. This list is
not intended to scare you. Simply to make you aware of
problems known to exist in the breed so that you can make an
educated decision in choosing a golden.
The NRC committee is at work on
getting relevant information to put
here. Please let us know if there is something you would like to see or
if you think your group or club has a helpful contribution to
this topic.
To contribute ideas, links or
articles for this, or any section, of this
site please contact the NRC
Committee.
Musculo-skeletal
disorders:
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
Hip Dysplasia (HD or
CHD)
Elbow Dyplasia (ED)
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
Eye Disorders
Canine Eye Registry Foundation
Juvenille Cataracts
Retinal Folds
PRA
Heart Disorders
Sub-valvular Aortic Stenosis
(SAS)
Mitral
Valve Disorders
Cancer
General
Hemangiosarcoma
Lymphosarcoma
Other
Swallowing Disorders
Cricopharyngeal Achalasia
(Dysphagia) - (CPA or CPD)
Thyroid Disorders
Epilepsy
Vaccinations (?)
Bleeding Disorders
Tick Borne Diseases
Links
Golden Retriever Club of America-
Health Links
The Goldstock Fund - Health and Educational
Links
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