Flat‑Coated Retrievers: Key Health Concerns & Preventive Care

Flat Coated Retrievers could be affected by the following (but not limited to) health conditions and diseases, some of which are hereditary. They aren't all high-risk health conditions and diseases for Flat Coated Retrievers. Some of them are environmental illnesses so can be easily avoided by giving Flat Coated Retrievers proper care and attention.

Bone, Muscle, and Joint Issues

• Hip dysplasia
• Patellar luxation

Vision and Hearing Issues

• Entropion
• Glaucoma
• Progressive retinal atrophy

Neurological Issues

• Epilepsy

Gastrointestinal Issues

• Bloat

Other Health Issues

• Histiocytic sarcoma