 In addition to the heavy shedding they experience (and their constant lighter shedding throughout the year), Golden Retrievers can suffer from skin diseases; the most prevalent skin problem is allergies (often leading to acute moist dermatitis or "hot spots"), with the most common allergy being to fleas.They can also suffer from seborrhoea, sebaceous adenitis, self-inflicted lick granuloma, and haemophilia.Golden Retrievers require regular grooming and occasional baths.