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Proper attention to the health of dog members of your family helps bring out the best in your four-footed friends.
When they're in top form, they look good, feel good, and are ready to learn, have fun, and enjoy a long and happy life.
Since your dog can't tell you how he's feeling, it's up to you to be observant and notice when he's not acting quite like himself.
A watchful eye for dog health symptoms can keep them from becoming serious canine health issues.
I hope you’ll find some answers to your dog health care questions as we go along.
Avoid Golden Retriever Health Problems
With Regular Canine Checkups
You can avoid many canine health problems by taking your pup to the veterinarian for regular checkups and vaccinations. It's also your responsibility to give him nutritious food, exercise, training, grooming--and lots of love and hugs!
At least once a year your pup should have a full checkup.
Many vets recommend twice-a-year checkups for Golden Oldies.
His overall condition can be checked and a blood sample collected for a complete yearly screening.
These annual exams will find most dog health problems while they're still easily treatable.
Are pet health costs preventing you from scheduling regular veterinary checkups for your furry family?
If so, there are a number of pet insurance companies that can help with the expenses.
Listed below, you'll find some Golden Retriever health problems you may encounter during your years of dog ownership.
You can use this information to help you identify what may be wrong when Faithful Fido isn't feeling well. It will also help you discuss his symptoms more intelligently with your veterinarian.
Using a Pet Vaccination Schedule Can Sidetrack
Major Golden Retriever Health Problems
All dogs need regular vaccinations to protect them from common deadly diseases.How often these are given, and which ones your dog requires, should be discussed with your veterinarian.
Here are the most common vaccinations for dogs:
- Canine Distemper
- Canine Hepatitis
- Canine Parainfluenza
- Canine Parvovirus
- Kennel Cough
- Rabies
Golden Retriever Health Problems -- External Parasites
Keeping your Golden Retriever healthy includes keeping a watchful eye on his beautiful coat.It can be a playground for external parasites and other pesky problems, such as:
- Foxtails (aka Grass Awns)
- Lice
- Mange mites
- Ringworm
- Ticks--carriers of:
- Fleas--their life cycle
Golden Retriever Health Problems -- Internal Parasites
Meanwhile, your lovely Golden's body can be harboring an assortment of internal parasites, such as:- Heartworms
- Hookworms
- Roundworms
- Tapeworms
- Whipworms
Common Golden Retriever Health Problems
Each breed has a few canine health problems to which it is predisposed, and Goldens are no exception. We'll look at several common Golden Retriever health issues:- Allergies
- Eczema
- Elbow dysplasia
- Hip dysplasia
- Hot spots
- Lick sores
Answers To Common Canine Health Questions
We'll take a look at a few common canine health problems you might encounter:- Insect stings
- Obesity
- Pancreatitis
- Cushing's Disease
System-Related Golden Retriever Health Problems
Some canine health issues can best be lumped together by systems of the body or locations in the body. These include:- Digestive problems
- Ear problems
- Eye problems--cataracts and PRA
- Heart problems
- Teeth, gums and mouth problems
- Reproductive system
- Urinary system problems
Some Golden Retriever Health Problems Are Human-Type Illnesses
Dogs get sick with human-sounding illnesses, too. These Golden Retriever health problems include:- Bronchitis
- Cancer (unfortunately)
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
Good Advice Isn't Enough
Please keep in mind that you shouldn't use any of the advice offered here as a substitute for consulting your veterinarian. Nothing takes the place of a hands-on professional exam when your furry friend isn't feeling his usual energetic self.A quick call to your vet will either alleviate your fears or prompt you to pack your pooch into the car for a quick run to the animal clinic.
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