How to Ensure your Cavalier Puppy has no Health Problems

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy, lying content on a fluffy blanket

You’ve finally decided to have a cute little Cavalier puppy to fill your home and hearts with joy and love. But you have heard that Cavaliers can have a multitude of health problems, which would be not only heartbreaking but also costly. So how do you find a healthy puppy? Buying a puppy from a … Read more

Syringomyelia: What is it and Does my Cavalier Have it

Official looking veterinarian notes with "Diagnosis Syringomyelia" written, and on the notes are a pair of reading glasses, a small bowl with 2 pills, and a blister pack of pills.

Although Cavaliers are well known for their cute looks and adorable expressions, they also have varied health conditions that most folks are unaware of. Almost all Cavalier owners are aware of their problems with their hearts, but Syringomyelia is a disease that seems to slip under the radar, so what is it? Syringomyelia is a … Read more

Heart Murmurs: Why are Cavaliers Prone to Getting Them

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Heart murmurs are common in all dog breeds and are not always a sign of something more sinister than a simple heart murmur. But statistically, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is more likely to suffer from a heart murmur than other dog breeds, but why is this? Heart murmurs are hereditary in Cavalier King Charles … Read more

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: Are We Healthy

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a beautiful, loving, and intelligent breed of dog, but are also well known for their multitude of health problems. Having an unhealthy Cavalier can be both an emotional and financial upheaval, so are there ways to prevent these health issues and keep them healthy throughout their lives? Health issues associated … Read more

Diabetes: Is it a Problem for Cavaliers

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Diabetes Mellitus, or as it is commonly known ‘Sugar Diabetes’ is a medical problem affecting not only humans but dogs too. Some pure breeds of dogs are more susceptible to diabetes, but are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels on that list? Diabetes can affect any breed of dog and is extremely detrimental to a Cavalier’s health … Read more