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Thursday 27 January 2011

Golden Retriever's Common Illnesses - The 3 Major Health Affectors

Golden Retriever's Common Illnesses - The 3 Major Health Affectors

Because they have been so popular over the last 50 years or so, Golden Retrievers have been over-bred, resulting in a genetic predisposition to experience specific health problems. Unfortunately, as greedy breeders often fail to screen their breeding animals, additional hereditary health problems are introduced to the breed. If you have a Golden, or plan to bring one into your home, you should know about the more common hereditary problems that may reduce the quality or length of your Golden Retriever's life.
Health Problems Known to Be Inherited by Golden Retrievers
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia: When growing hip joints don't form properly, juvenile and adult Retrievers

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