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Syringomyelia is widespread;

can cause severe pain to CKCSs

Syringomyelia (SM) is reported to be "very widespread" in the Cavalier King Charles spaniel breed. Syringomyelia is a disorder of the brain and spinal cord, which may cause severe head and neck pain and possible paralysis.

More: Cavalier King Charles spaniel syringomyelia

NEW May 2008 CAWC Workshop Report

Sarah Blott on SM Genetics & Breeding Strategies

Clare Rusbridge Winter 2007 SM Update

Reduced Rate MRI Clinic Locations

SM Breeding Protocol

MRI Screening Protocol for SM

Cornell June 2007 Report on frontal-sinus size and SM

NCSU 2006 Study Reports


Brachycephalic Airway

 Obstruction Syndrome (BAOS)

The size and shape of its head  can cause serious breathing problems for the Cavalier King Charles spaniel. Elongated soft palates, stenotic nares, everted laryngeal saccules, and laryngeal collapse are inherited developmental defects in the breed.

More: BAOS in the Cavalier King Charles spaniel


Heart Valve Replacement

Surgery at CSU and Texas A&M

Colorado State University and Texas A&M University have veterinary hospitals which perform life-saving, open-heart surgeries on canines. Surgeons at CSU have been replacing defective heart valves in dogs since 1997.

More: mitral valve replacement surgery for Cavalier King Charles spaniel


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MVD: leading

 cause of death

Heart mitral valve disease (MVD) is a terminal illness which afflicts over half of all Cavalier King Charles spaniels by the age of 5 years and nearly all Cavaliers by age 10 years. It is CKCSs' leading cause of death.

More: Cavalier King Charles spaniel MVD

Mitral valve disease breeding protocol

A few words about pimobendan (Vetmedin)

Pimobendan (Vetmedin) approved by U.S. FDA!!!


Breeding policy would end early-onset MVD

Veterinary specialists have designed breeding guidelines to eliminate early-onset mitral valve disease in Cavalier King Charles spaniels.

More: Cavalier King Charles spaniel mitral valve disease breeding protocol


Hip Dysplasia afflicts up to 1 out of 3 CKCSs

Hip dysplasia reportedly afflicts up to one out of every three Cavalier King Charles spaniels. It is a genetic disease which can cause the dogs  pain and debilitation.

More: Cavalier King Charles spaniel hip dysplasia


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