Why does my cavalier scratch so much?
In dogs, rather than sneeze, allergies make their skin itchy. We call this skin allergy “atopy”, and Cavaliers often have it. Commonly, the feet, belly, folds of the skin, and ears are most affected. Cavaliers are very often afflicted by allergies, which cause itching and inflammation in the ears and elsewhere.
Why does my Cavalier King Charles bite people?
If your Cavalier King Charles bites when in new placesor when new people are presentit is likely a nervousor fearful dog.
When does a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel become aggressive?
Probably the most challenging aspectof working with aggressionin the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is that it often starts when the Cavalier King Charles is a puppy. The behavior, when the puppy is small, isoften consideredrather cute.
What causes a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to have a hole in its skull?
Syringomyelia This is a very serious condition whereby the dogs spinal cord cavities near the brain become filled with fluid. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have a fairly small skull which may not be able to accommodate the brains cerebellum. This causes it to squeeze through a hole at the back of the dogs skull.
Are there any cures for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels?
There are cases where Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have continued to live far past their average lifespan whilst this symptom worsens. While it is not possible to cure Mitral Valve Heart Disease. There are drugs and treatments available that can help alleviate some of the symptoms depending on it’s current stage. 2. Syringomyelia
Why does a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bite?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that arekept isolatedfrom other dogs, animals, people and new environments are naturally more fearfulandself-protectivewhen they are exposed to new things.
There are cases where Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have continued to live far past their average lifespan whilst this symptom worsens. While it is not possible to cure Mitral Valve Heart Disease. There are drugs and treatments available that can help alleviate some of the symptoms depending on it’s current stage. 2. Syringomyelia
What causes a King Charles Spaniel to scratch his neck?
This causes it to squeeze through a hole at the back of the dogs skull. This can block and therefore cause obstruction to the flow of Cerebrospinal fluid down the spinal cord. This then leads to the build up of fluid in the cavities and causes Syringomyelia. This is commonly referred to as the neck scratcher’s disease due to the primary symptom.
How many Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have syringomyelia?
It is thought that about 70% of Cavaliers over 6 year olds have this scary condition. 95% have the bone malformation believed to cause it. And more than 50% of all King Charles spaniels overall, probably have syringomyelia. A truly shocking statistic So what can we do?