Press Release Summary = Eye disease is very common with Golden Retrievers. Most
Golden Retrievers will generally have hereditary cataracts, which is a common eye
problem.
Press Release Body = Eugene, Oregon - October 15, 2006-
--- Eye Disease--- At an early age, with affected Golden\'s, one type of hereditary
cataract will appear. Even though it may not cause interference with the vision of
the Golden Retriever, some dogs will progress into total and quite possibly severe
loss of vision.
You should always have your Golden Retriever checked annually for eye disease, as it
can develop during any age. When you take your Golden to have him examined for eye
disease, you should have a veterinary ophthalmologist do the exam. He has all of
the necessary equipment, and the proper training needed to make sure that your dog
gets the best examination possible.
Several families of the Golden Retriever breed have been known to carry genes for
CPRA (Central Progressive Retinal Atrophy), which affects the retina, and can result
in permanent blindness for Golden's at a young age. There are other types of eye
defects as well, such as retinal dysplasia, which prevents a Golden from breeding.
--- Heart Disease--- SAS (Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis) is the most common and
widespread form of heart disease within the entire Golden Retriever species. Before
you breed your Golden Retriever, you should always have him examined for heart
disease by a certified veterinary cardiologist. If the cardiologist detects a heart
murmur, he will recommend additional tests for your dog.
In the event that the results prove negative, it doesn\'t necessarily rule heart
disease out, as some milder forms may still be present, although undetectable. If a
Golden Retriever is diagnosed to have any type of heart disease, he should not
breed. Breeding Golden Retrievers who have heart disease can lead to serious and
sometimes fatal results. To be on the safe side, you should always have your Golden
tested for his disease before you plan on breeding.
For more information on Golden Retrievers please visit us at
http://www.goldenretrievercentral.com/retriever
Web Site = http://www.goldenretrievercentral.com/retriever/
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