9 Health Conditions to Be Aware of When You Adopt a Golden Retriever

Unfortunately, according to the Morris Animal Foundation, 60 percent of Golden Retrievers are impacted by cancer. You can watch for signs like an obvious mass, weight loss, or difficulty eating, but much like cancer in humans, we know very little about a cure. "Chemo and radiation therapy are sometimes used in combination to treat cancer in dogs," Dr. Sarno explained. "But sometimes the next step is considering your pet's quality of life when symptoms get serious."