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Of all the different breeds of dog that you can choose from the Golden Retriever is definitely one of the most popular. There are many reasons for this, namely that the breed has such a friendly, outgoing personality and healthy, beautiful hair. There are a few things that you will need to consider before buying a Golden Retriever however, and this includes Golden Retriever health.

When it comes to their diet, the Golden Retriever should eat only premium food and it is important not to feed them too often. Most veterinarians and breeders recommend adult food of less than twenty-five percent protein instead of puppy food after three months of age. Also keep in mind that Golden Retrievers are known for their long beautiful coats and you want to make sure that they stay this way. Nutrition plays a major role in maintaining the health and beauty of this breed’s coat and more than anything this means choosing the right dog food.

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The most common infectious skin disease in domestic felines, cat ringworm is a fungal infection, and not a worm at all. It is easily spread by contact.

In otherwise healthy cats, the disease often resolves itself within 6 to 8 weeks. To prevent the spread of the disease and to resolve it more quickly, your veterinarian may prescribe treatment. More difficult cases may take weeks or months even with treatment. Cats with compromised immune systems may take even longer and experience more severe symptoms.

Ringworm, or dermatophytosis, is a fungus which feeds on keratin. Keratin is a protein found in skin, hair and nails.

The classic ringworm symptom is seen as patches of hair loss which look like circular scaly areas with raised edges. These symptoms are fairly easy to spot. This disease gets its name from the round ring-like marks it leaves on the skin.

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