What kind of diseases can a golden retriever get when they got old most common

not always show you how your dog feels, as many dysplastic Goldens are

completely asymptomatic, especially when younger. Others that do

display symptoms can often be helped with either medicinal or surgical

intervention to alleviate the pain.

Eye Disease

Some Goldens carry genes for Central Progressive Retinal Atrophy

(CPRA) which is a progressive deterioration of the light-receptive

area (retina) of the eye, and may result in complete blindness at a

young age.

Hereditary cataracts are also common eye problems in the Golden

Retriever. Examination by a Board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist

is necessary to determine if the cataract is of concern from a genetic

standpoint. If there are any questions, the dog should not be bred.

Golden Retrievers used for breeding stock should be examined annually

until at least eight years of age or longer, as hereditary eye

problems can develop at varying ages.

Dogs that have undergone examination by a Board-certified veterinary

ophthalmologist and found to be free of hereditary eye disease can be

registered with the Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF). _Note

that not all forms of cataracts disqualify a dog from getting a CERF

number; you should ask to see a copy of the paperwork the vet filled

out (the original is sent to CERF)._

The breeder should be able to show you the paperwork on both parents