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Syringohydromyelia in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCS)

By PraveenPosted on 17th April 2019Posted in Breed-related problems, dogNo Comments

Syringohydromyelia is also known as 'Chiari-type malformation' (a reference to the human disease) and 'caudal occipital malformation syndrome'. Affected dogs develop a cyst-like lesion in their spine and this causes pain, and movement abnormalities. CKCS are genetically predisposed to develop this neurological abnormality but it can also be seen in other breeds. The diagnosis of syringohydromyelia [...]

BVA/KC/ISDS eye scheme

By PraveenPosted on 17th April 2019Posted in Breed-related problems, dogNo Comments

In the late 1960's the British Veterinary Association (BVA), in conjunction with the Kennel Club (KC), started a scheme to assist dog breeders in the eradication of the inherited eye disease, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Later the International Sheepdog Society (ISDS) also became involved because of their concerns about inherited eye diseases in Border collies. [...]

BVA/Kennel Club hip dysplasia scoring scheme

By PraveenPosted on 17th April 2019Posted in Breed-related problems, dogNo Comments

Hip dysplasia is a common and often debilitating joint disease affecting many larger breed (usually pedigree) dogs. Affected dogs have a genetic tendency to develop the disease but the severity of the disease can be influenced by other factors. The Kennel Club (KC) introduced the hip dysplasia scoring scheme to identify affected dogs at an early stage so that [...]

Separation anxiety

By PraveenPosted on 17th April 2019Posted in Behavioural problems, dogNo Comments

We ask a lot from our dogs when we expect them to fit into our hectic modern lives. Happily most dogs adapt to our lifestyle with seeming ease but there are a few dogs out there for whom the modern way of life can get a bit too stressful at times. Some of these dogs [...]

Noise phobias

By PraveenPosted on 17th April 2019Posted in Behavioural problems, dogNo Comments

If your dog is afraid of sudden noises then life can be miserable for both of you. Summer thunderstorms can become a major trauma and unless you live in a remote part of the country there is almost no way of avoiding the fireworks. These loud sounds can turn your pet into a nervous wreck. There [...]

Fear of fireworks

By PraveenPosted on 17th April 2019Posted in Behavioural problems, dogNo Comments

Firework fear is a common problem in dogs and although it appears to be rare in cats, it is thought that they can often be afraid of fireworks too. Fear behaviour in cats is often more subtle (eg retreating and hiding) and may go unnoticed. However, hiding is an adaptive response for cats and allowing them to [...]

Behavioural problems: destructiveness and chewing

By PraveenPosted on 16th April 2019Posted in Behavioural problems, dogNo Comments

Having a young puppy in the house brings much pleasure but puppies also bring with them many undesirable behaviours. Early training is important to ensure that your puppy grows up understanding the rules in your house and fits in with your lifestyle. All dogs chew at some point in their life and this is only recognised as problem behaviour [...]

Behavioural problems: boredom

By PraveenPosted on 16th April 2019Posted in Behavioural problems, dogNo Comments

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Behavioural problems: barking

By PraveenPosted on 16th April 2019Posted in Behavioural problems, dogNo Comments

Dogs bark to communicate their emotions. Different barks can mean different things and variations in bark sounds are also caused by individual characteristics. A Great Dane's bark sounds somewhat different to that of a Chihuahua even when they mean the same thing. All dogs bark at sometime but if your dog is a persistent barker [...]

Training your dog

By PraveenPosted on 16th April 2019Posted in dog, Pet careNo Comments

A dog owner is responsible for their pet in public places, so if your dog misbehaves you can be responsible for the consequences. A poorly trained dog can also be a danger to himself. Imagine the consequences if your dog ignores you and runs across a busy road. In order to have a safe and [...]