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We recommend these books about
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and how to care for them. There are very
few books about CKCSs which are totally open and honest about the serious
genetic diseases which afflict the breed. Most books on this subject are
written by Cavalier breeders who want to promote their dogs and their kennels.
Cavalier King Charles
Spaniels, by D. Caroline Coile, is the exception to this rule. It
is well written, balanced, and objective, and the author has no ulterior motive
in writing it. It also is reasonably priced and usually is easy to find in
major bookstores, or you may order it online by clicking the icon at the right.
For the Love of Ollie, by Sandy
Ross Smith, tells the very touching story about one Cavalier's struggle with
the painful, debilitating disease of syringomyelia, along with helpful
information about the disorder. All proceeds from the sale of this book will be
directed towards the syringomyelia genome research fund established at the
Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada.
You may order it online by clicking
the book cover icon at the right or
click here. U.S.
$13.95 plus shipping.
Chiari-Like Malformation and Syringomyelia in the
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, by Clare Rusbridge. This is Dr. Rusbridge's 2007 Ph.D. thesis, a 200+ page thorough study of syringomyelia
and Chiari-like malformation in the breed, including photos. Dr. Rusbridge has been an
outstanding leader among the neurologists and other veterinary specialists
researching this disorder.
If you want to know anything and
everything about CM/SM, this is the tome for you. It analyzes the
disorder, including its genetics, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment, surgical management, and prognosis, with a complete,
easy-to-understand summary which is worth the price of the book by itself.
You may order it by email by clicking the book cover icon at the right or
click here. U.S. $45.00 donation to SM DNA Research, includes
shipping.
Good Owners, Great Dogs, by Brian Kilcommons, is
the absolute best book for basic training of both the Cavalier and its owner.
You may order it online by
clicking the icon at the right.
Pet Health & Diet Record Book,
by Marie Logue. Keep important health
information together in one place! Record details of health check-ups, history
of vaccinations and medications. Track diet changes. 5x7 size fits in purse or
gear bag. Great reference for pet sitter, kennel, relatives. Marie Logue
is a long-time owner/handler of Cavalier champions in obedience, agility, and rally!
You may order it online by clicking
the icon at the right or click
here. U.S. $14.95 plus shipping.
The Merck/Merial Manual for
Pet Health: The complete pet health resource for your dog, cat, horse or
other pets - in everyday language, by Merck Publishing and Merial. The
title says it all! This in-depth new resource, authored by over 200
veterinary experts, covers the full spectrum of today's pets, from dogs,
cats and horses to birds, reptiles, fish and other exotic pets. No other
book provides as much health information on as many types of animals. The
one resource for a lifetime of pets. You
may order it online by clicking the icon at the right.
Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, by George A. Padgett,
is the most important single volume ever written about dogs' genetic
diseases. We include this book as a reference in the Veterinary
Resources sections of several of the pages of this website. You
may order it online by clicking the icon at the right.
Breed
Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, by Alex Gough and Alison
Thomas, is a comprehensive reference to all the diseases and disorders
of dogs and cats that are either inherited or more prevalent in certain
breeds. It follows on the heels of Dr. Padgett's book, above.
We also include this book as a reference in the Veterinary Resources
sections of several of the pages of this website. You
may order it online by clicking the icon at the right.
Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, by
James M. Giffin M.D. and Liisa D. Carlson D.V.M., is a updated edition of the book first
authored by the late Delbert G. Carlson, D.V.M., who set the standard for
pet owners' veterinary handbooks. Dr. Liisa Carlson is Delbert Carlson's
daughter. You may order it
online by clicking the icon at the right.
The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats,
by Amy D. Shojai is another excellent resource to grab in those emergency
situations when your Cavalier needs medical aid quickly. You
may order it online by clicking the icon at the right.
To order on
PayPal, you first must
be
registered as a member. Once you log in and are on your Personal Account
page, click on the "Send Money" tab. On the Send Money page, enter
Penny's email address and the amount -- $45.00 U.S. Dollars -- and select
"Goods (Other)" as the Category of Purchase. Insert "SM DNA Research"
as the E-Mail Subject title, and in the Note box, tell Penny you want a copy
of the thesis and give your name and complete postal mailing address.
If you
email
Penny, include in your message your full name and complete postal
mailing address and tell her you want to send payment for the thesis.
