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What kind of diseases can a golden retriever get when they got old most common2007-11-25 2:52:53

i have a 12 year old golden retriever... she just recently has been sick for 2 days kinda worried about her.

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They can develop thyroid problems and usually hip problems arthritis. They sometimes can develop a sensitive stomach too.

Your Golden girl needs a vet to determine what going on with her OK.

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She needs a trip to the vet. Without some discussion of symptoms, I can't give you much help.

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Many. Talk to your vet. Has she been eating? If she hasn't, she might have liver falure wich is VERY painful and will eventually starve her to death. Talk to your vet! Good Luck!

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Medical Problems

Hip Dysplasia

The term hip dysplasia means poor development of the hip joint, and

describes an inherited developmental disease in young dogs of many

different breeds. Unsound hip joints are a common problem in many

breeds, and hip dysplasia can be a serious problem in any dog that is

to be trained for a demanding activity.

Hip dysplasia may be diagnosed by x-ray between six months and one

year of age, but this is not entirely reliable, and dogs intended for

breeding should be x-rayed when fully mature. Two years of age is

considered to be the minimum age for accurate determination of sound

hips.

The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals is a organization with trained