Sunday, June 14, 2009

HEALTH INFORMATION

Purebred dogs too have their share of health problems, which are inherited genetically. Generally Golden Retrievers tend to suffer from minor health problems which are quite common in nature, and can be easily cured if looked after carefully. Your vet can help you with this problem.

Similarly, distemper virus is a common health problem of Golden retrievers and is an airborne disease. Symptoms include cough, fever, vomiting and diarrhea. You should take golden retrievers to the vet immediately if it manifests any of these symptoms.

Heart worms are among the most common health problems of Golden retrievers, and can grow up to 12 inches in the heart or lung arteries in all dog breeds. It may sound tough to believe, but another common health problems of Golden retrievers is heat stroke. One of the most serious health problems.

Golden retrievers face is rabies. It has a very serious affect on your dog’s nervous system. To prevent this, you should make sure you get your dog rabies shots periodically as per the vet’s instructions.

Golden Retriever - Dog Lover

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