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 Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel Health Issues
For
the most part Cavaliers are healthy dogs, but like most breeds
they have conditions to which they are susceptible. One of
these, Mitral Valve Disorder (MVD) has been the focus of increased
research as its occurrence has risen among Cavaliers. Other
disorders such as hip dysplasia and luxating patellas have
registering bodies that certify Cavaliers clear of these conditions
and help insure the overal health of the breed.
CHIC Canine Health Information
Center
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Requirements
Hip Dysplasia |
Eye Clearance |
Patellar Luxation |
Congenital Cardiac Database |
OFA Evaluation
OVC Evaluation
PennHip Evaluation |
CERF Evaluation
Initial CERF exam at 8-12 weeks, 12 months and annually until 5 yrs old, every
two until 9 yrs old |
OFA
Evaluation
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OFA
evaluation with exam performed by a Board-Certified Cardiologist,
recommended annually
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CHIC 2300 E Nilong Blvd., Columbia, MD 65201-3806
www.caninehealthinfo.org
Important DNA Research Information:
Clare
Rusbridge and Penny Knowler's DNA Research, now requires DNA=20
from MRI scanned SM CLEAR Cavaliers. (Dogs in this category need
to=20 be clear of the occipital malformation and SM.)
Instructions
on how to contribute in the UK, copies of phenotype=20 forms,etc,
can be found on the UK Cavalier Club website:=20 www.thecavalierclub.co.uk (Click
on the Club Crest, then on Cavalier Health, and then on DNA
Project.)
Go
to the Files section of this Group website for instructions for=20 collection
in the US.
Those of you who have MRI scanned your dogs, please
help.
Carol (and Rosie)
Glos,UK
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