The Labrador breed has a lifespan of 10 to 12 years. Some of the general health conditions that afflict Labradors are patellar luxation, canine hip dysplasia (CHD), and osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), which is canine elbow and shoulder dysplasia.

What are common health problems in labs?

• Obesity.
• Hip Dysplasia.
• Osteochondritis Dissecans – soft joints.
• Eye Disease.
• Epilepsy – seizures.
• Allergies – environmental allergies.
• Bloat.
• Tumors.

Do labs have stomach issues?

Gastric dilatation volvulus, also known as GDV or bloat, usually occurs in dogs with deep, narrow chests. This means your Labrador is more at risk than other breeds. When a dog bloats, the stomach twists on itself and fills with gas. The twisting cuts off the blood supply to the stomach and sometimes to the spleen.