Eye disease is very common in Golden Retrievers, with most affected by hereditary cataracts at a young age which can cause vision loss. Several types of eye defects exist, such as retinal dysplasia, that prevent breeding. Golden Retrievers should be checked annually for eye disease by a veterinary ophthalmologist using proper equipment.
Heart disease is also common, with SAS being the most widespread form. Golden Retrievers should be examined by a veterinary cardiologist for heart disease like murmurs before breeding, as breeding dogs with heart disease can lead to serious or fatal results.
6. Trouble with both the eyelid and eyelashes are also a possibility with
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