Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Breed Specific Issues for the Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers are prone to all types of allergies.  Watching what type of food you feed your retriever is very important.   I would suggest feeding grain free food if you see your pet is having itching problems or other allergy symptoms.


The Golden is also prone to blood clotting disorder due to a deficiency of coagulation.

Another disease Golden’s are prone to is cancer. This cancer can involve the blood vessels, the liver, skin or spleen.  Also, cancer of the lymphatic system is seen in Golden's.  Some of this cancer may be able to be avoided if you watch what you feed your furry friend.  Look for food that does not contain BHT, BHA, and Ethoxyquin. These preservatives are known to cause cancer in our pets and should be avoided at all costs.     

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