Pearly's Path

Health / Well-Being

logo Syringomyelia. . . Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Syringomyelia (SM) is an extremely serious condition in which fluid-filled cavities develop within the spinal cord near the brain. Sometimes called Chiari Syndrome


logo Mitral Valve Disease. . . Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Heart mitral valve disease is the leading cause of death of cavalier King Charles spaniels throughout the world. MVD is a polygenetic disease which afflicts over half of all cavaliers by age 5 years and nearly all cavaliers by age 10 years.


logo Hip Dysplasia. . . Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Hip Dysplasia is a common*, heritable disease in cavalier King Charles spaniels which can cause the dogs terrible pain and debilitation.


logo Diet . . Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

What should you feed your dog?


logo Cavalier Health. . . Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Pearl - May 21, 2000 - May 12, 2012