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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.

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• NEW May 2008 CAWC Workshop Report
• Sarah Blott on SM Genetics & Breeding
• Current Research
• 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

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)
• Current Research

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

Breaking News: The Latest in Genetic Research & Upcoming Events

4Dr. Rusbridge's "Summary of genetic studies of Chiari-like Malformation with Syringomyelia in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels"

4Preliminary estimates of SM heritability suggest genetic selection against the SM may be successful

4New Page: Masticatory Muscle Myositis in CKCSs

4Dr. Rusbridge Revised CM/SM Treatment Options

4UK Kennel Club to Add "Health Plan" to Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Standard

4UK Kennel Club Plans Standardization of MRI Scanning for Syringomyelia

4UK Kennel Club and British Veterinary Association plan possible heart testing of Cavalier breeding stock

4IDEXX Labs introduces new hematology analyzer; rated best for CKCS blood platelet counts

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