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FCRSA Health Section

The Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America, Inc. takes the health of its Flat-Coats very seriously. Health Concerns for Flat-Coated Retrievers include cancer, hip dysplasia, and luxating patellas. The Sharon Myres Health Committee was organized in 1995 to improve the genetic health of Flat-Coated Retrievers. As a result of the committee's efforts, the FCRSA is taking several steps to improve the health of our breed.

Additional Information on Cancer in Flat-Coats

Being an Advocate for the Dog with Cancer: The purpose of this article is to offer tips and suggestions on how to manage the treatment of a dog with cancer.

Questions to Ask Your Vet: Items to check after cancer diagnosis, emergency care and general considerations.

Health Manual: This comprehensive online health manual contains papers devoted to the various cancers that predominate in our breed as well as orthopedic conditions, epilepsy, bloat and other major problems. It also includes articles by Dr. George Padgett and Jennie Willis which help explain how critical it is to apply genetic insights to breeding and purchasing decisions.