Golden Retriever Medical Problems. Bloating in dogs could be life-threatening and prone veterinary attention is needed. Loose knees or Luxating Patella is a Golden Retriever health problem in which the kneecap moves out of position.
Dogs with this disease show an array of symptoms such as recurring skin and ear infections. 2020-02-21 Goldren retrievers are slightly more likely than other dog breeds to develop cancer. Golden Retrievers are also susceptible to hypothyroidism a deficiency of the thyroid hormone.
2017-08-05 Hypothyroidism is a common health issue for Golden Retrievers that is a result of a malfunction in the thyroid gland which controls hormone distribution throughout the body.
Elbow Dysplasia Golden Retrievers are more prone to hip dysplasia which occurs when the ball and socket part of the hip joint is formed abnormally. Preserving Genetic Diversity in Golden Retrievers. Hip dysplasia is widely considered a genetic disease and affects larger dogs at a higher rate due to their large growth spurts during puppyhood which puts additional stress on their joints. Symptoms include limb loss of limb support change in sitting posture and skipping.
