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The abnormal growth of the extra eyelashes makes it possible for the hairs to have contact with the surface of the eye making it painful and irritating. Dogs may appear to be extremely bothered by the cilia rubbing on the delicate and highly-sensitive cornea however there are also those who don’t seem to be affected.

In German Shepherds and the Carnelian or Karelian bear dog, Dwarfism is believed to be inherited via a simple autosomal recessive trait. When a puppy receives one defective gene each from both of its parents, the puppy has high chances of developing Dwarfism.

Seizures have been linked to various conditions including toxins, abnormal electrolyte levels, low blood sugar, high fever, trauma, tumors, or even mechanical pressure exerted on the brain. Other common causes also include Canine Distemper and Eclampsia due to low calcium levels in pregnant or lactating dogs.

At the outset, dogs appear normal and are given a clean bill of health. These dogs are extremely fit and are declared fit for intense training.

Unlike atopy, there is no breed predisposition linked to food allergies. It can equally affect dogs of both sexes and whether neutered or intact. Food allergies can occur in labrador puppies as young as five months and in older dogs as late as 12 years old.

Dogs can suffer from food allergies at any point in its life however many cases have been observed to occur between two to six years of age. Oftentimes, dog owners will hardly notice that their dogs are suffering from allergies.

This congenital abnormality is passed on to the offspring as an autosomal recessive trait which means that both parents of a dog should possess at least one gene of the disease, giving rise to an offspring carrying two gene pairs of the disease.

Hip Dysplasia can limit the physical activity of a Labrador Retriever. It is a serious problem that can be inherited by a dog from its parents. As the affected dog ages and grows in size, Hip Dysplasia can become a serious problem as it can worsen with age.