Don't feed your French bulldog puppy, uncooked meat or food that may have gone bad. He should have his own food and water bowls. It can be severe enough to cause lameness in the dogs leg, but fortunately it can be managed with an anti-inflammatory or even surgery.Īs with all dogs, proper nutrition makes your French Bulldog a happy, healthy pup. This condition affects toy breeds, occuring when the kneecaps slip out of place. Other health problems which the Cavalier might have to contend with will be luxating patella as well as eye issues. The vet will evaluate your pet's condition and lifestyle before making a recommendation. A veterinary cardiologist may need to be called in to recommend some kind of medical intervention. Dogs as young as 4 years of age can develop a murmur from a leaking mitral valve.Ĭongestive heart failure develops, your dog has a chronic cough and lacks stamina.
One of these is the mitral valve and it can leak over time resulting in a heart murmur. The heart as 4 chambers and each chamber has a one-way valve to keep blood from flowing backward.
It is also why these dogs make such splendid companions for the elderly as well as being a good choice for therapy dogs.Ĭavaliers are generally fairly healthy dogs but they are prone to mitral valve disease which can lead to heart failure. The Cavalier loves to be active but he also loves to be quietly lying next to his owner. He is intelligent and responds well to training and socialization, turning him from a playful puppy into a relaxed, obedient adult dog. They adapt quickly to different environments and will be happy in the city or in the country, so long as his owner is with him and meters out lots of love and attention. He makes an excellent pet for children as well and gets on well with other pets in the home too. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is affectionate, playful and eager to please. The coat comes in many different colors so you will find the popular rich red shade with white, he can be black and tan or even tri-color. He has floppy ears, and with this Spaniel breed the tail is generally left long and feathery. He is known for his long, silky coat which is fairly straight and feathery. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small to medium sized dog wih its height being 31 – 33cm and its weight being 5 – 8 or 9 kg.
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