golden warrior

Zegna the Golden Retriever is only six years old, but considering the number of medications and mobility aids the pooch now requires, one might mistake him for being twice his age. A victim of irresponsible breeding, Zegna has suffered from a plethora of health conditions—some fairly serious—since the age of one. He was diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy at one, hypothyroidism at three, hip dysplasia at four, and vestibular disease symptoms this year.

Although hip dysplasia had impeded Zegna’s walking slightly, his recent bout of illness has been the most debilitating. In May, the furkid started developing symptoms of vestibular disease that rendered him partially blind and unable to walk. He’s had seven relapses since, with every