Health Issues Resources 

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• Ectopic Ureter	Golden Retriever EU Study University of Cambridge Update Ectopia (EU) in the dog – Lessons learned EU Study University of Cambridge UK 2016 EU Update Breed Council UK July 2016 EU Study by Sy Guth EU Study USA 2013 EU Advice Dr Karen Hedburg 1985
  Glaucoma	Hardman and Grundon,”Gonioscopy in Golden Retrievers to investigate predisposition to primary closed angle glaucoma in Melbourne, Australia“, Animal Eye Care, Melbourne, Australia. C Hardman, “Gonioscopy in Golden Retrievers“.
  Hip and Elbow Dysplasia	Analysis of Willis Hip Scores for the Golden Retriever – 2000-2002 Cohort Hip and Elbow Dysplasia in the Golden Retriever in Australia,  Presentation to the Golden Retriever Club of NSW, 2009, Karen Hedberg, BVSc.  This document may not be copied or used in any way without Dr Hedberg’s permission and due acknowledgement.
  Ichthyosis	Royal Veterinary College, University of London:  “Ichthyosis in Golden Retrievers“. Antagene, Ichthyosis – Golden Retriever – ICT-A Test:  /assets/antagene-ichthyosis.pdf
  Megaesophagus	http://www.caninemegaesophagus.org http://www.akcchf.org/canine-health/your-dogs-health/disease-information/megaesophagus.html
  Liver Shunt	http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/02/01/liver-shunts-disease-in-pet-dogs.aspx https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/portosystemic-shunts
  Epilepsy	http://www.canineepilepsy.co.uk http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/epilepsyresearch/genseizures.html