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The Golden Retriever is truly a wonderful breed of dog, and it is really hard to find problems with them. They are large, athletic, natural looking, cheerful, steady tempered, and friendly. They are even great with children and are easy to train. There are however still certain Golden Retriever problems that may arise and which any owner or potential owner should be well aware of.

Separation anxiety is one of the most common Golden Retriever problems, but there are also a number of health problems that your dog may develop as well. This includes hip and elbow dysplasia, eye disease, von Willebrand’s Disease, hypothyroidism, hereditary heart disease, epilepsy, cancer, arthritis and bloat. Although any of these can easily become serious, it is important to understand that there are some effective treatment options for each and which you can use if need be to help get your dog feeling back like his old self once again.

Elbow dysplasia is one of the most common Golden Retriever problems and is considered to possibly be due to different growth rates of the three bones that make up the elbow. Although the symptoms of this problem can develop in your dog at any age, it typically shows up in the earlier years. Common suggestions for treatment include prescription medication and weight control.

Another of the most common Golden Retriever problems is eye disease. Golden Retrievers are very prone to eye diseases of all sorts, in particular hereditary cataracts.

This is a condition that can develop at any age and at different lens locations, usually without visual impairment. As long as it is caught and treated early, hereditary cataracts will not pose any serious threat to your dog.

The most important thing is that you are aware of the different Golden Retriever problems that can arise, and on how you would best go about dealing with them. It is imperative that you talk seriously to your veterinarian about issues like this and learn about the different signs and symptoms that you should be watching out for. No one knows your dog better than you, so if you ever notice your dog acting differently in any way you should bring them to the vet for at least a routine exam.

By keeping a watchful eye on their health and behavior and making sure that they are living as generally healthy a lifestyle as possible, you will be helping protect them from these and other diseases and make sure that they live as long and healthy a lifestyle as they can.

You love your dog and of course you want them to live the best life possible, and this means taking care of them and their health.