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Health Screenings for the Parents of a Litter

WebElbow dysplasia often first appears as front leg lameness in young dogs, although symptoms can appear at any age. While not as common as hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia is …

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Understanding Cancer in Golden Retrievers

WebIn fact, no one talked about cancer much at all – and when conversation was necessary, it was in hushed voices. Amazingly, the “C” word was actually withheld sometimes even …

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Health & Research

WebSeveral studies have recently identified environment factors that can influence Golden Retriever health. A paper published late last year showed that more than 25% of the …

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Improving the Odds for Obtaining a Healthy Golden Retriever Puppy

WebThese estimates of hip dysplasia incidence in Golden retrievers vary from about 30.3% to 53 to 73% (Paster et al, 2005). Estimates of hip dysplasia prevalence in Goldens whose …

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Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Info for Puppy Buyers

WebThe Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) would like to take a moment to tell you about an opportunity for you and your puppy to make a significant impact on the health of …

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Early Cancer Detection Tests: Do They Work

WebIn an alternate scenario, prompted by a positive “early cancer detection test,” an abdominal ultrasound does indeed find a splenic mass. Although the test cannot tell for certain …

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Health & Research

WebHealth Screening for the Parents of a Litter (hips, elbows, eyes, heart) Fatal Genetic Disease of Golden Retrievers. Improving the Odds for Obtaining a Healthy …

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Effects of Early Spay or Neuter in Golden Retrievers

WebEffects of Early Spay or Neuter in Golden Retrievers. Among the concerns associated with spaying or neutering prior to sexual maturity are increased risks of hip dysplasia and torn …

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Heart Disease: Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis (SAS)

WebSubvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS), the most common congenital heart disease in Golden Retrievers, Newfoundlands and Rottweilers, is a troublesome disease. Known for being …

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English Cream Golden Retrievers

WebThere is only one Golden Retriever breed, governed by the breed standard endorsed by various recognized Kennel Clubs around the world. The Golden Retriever Club of …

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Swallowing Problems

WebThe term for this recently described swallowing disorder of Golden Retrievers is cricopharyngeal dysfunction (Davidson et al., 2004). In the study at Davis, 21 Golden …

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Health Issues – Introduction

WebHealth Issues – Introduction. A. Before You Buy: Introduction to Golden Retriever Health. Health Screening for the Parents of a Litter (hips, elbows, eyes, heart) Improving the …

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Health Resource Links

WebBe Social. Our responsibility is to promote the temperament, appearance, soundness, natural retrieving and hunting abilities of the Golden Retriever

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Elbow Dysplasia FAQs

WebElbow Dysplasia FAQs. The GRCA Board of Directors has received a number of inquiries on the topic of elbow dysplasia (ED), and has requested that the Health & Genetics …

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Juvenile Renal Dysplasia Study

WebJuvenile Renal Dysplasia (JRD) or Renal Dysplasia (RD) is an inherited condition affecting the developmental maturation of the kidney. The key clinical signs of JRD include (but …

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