honestly so sad how these dogs are bred with such tiny skulls that the brain gets damaged. i hope more people do their research. this video is very helpful thanks for making it.

My poodle was diagnosed with this condition today. This helpful video has has allowed me to see, without any shadow of a doubt, that the diagnosis is correct. Thank you so much for making this video and illustrating so clearly the impact of this distressing condition.

@help3802

4 жыл бұрын

What kind of poodle?

Heartbreaking condition. This is such a wonderful breed to live with. I was very lucky my 13 year old cavalier never had this.

I;m so glad that you posted this. It's so good to have all of these symptoms in one place. I will refer people to it often.

As a human with Chiari Malformation and who has had completely blocked Cerebrospinal fluid I could not handle having a dog with this. It is sooooo painful and I could not put a dog through that. If the symptoms and pain is not bad it is one thing but if the herniation is located in a position that causes extreme pain I could not bring myself to put my dog through that. I have had episodes where the pain was so intense I prayed to die just to make the pain stop, on numerous occasions. This is not meant as being judgmental in any way! Simply trying to help everyone understand things from the dogs' point of view.

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

That is so awful. :( I'm so very sorry. I'm almost certain my dog has this. We have an appointment with a neurologist tomorrow. My problem is--how do dog owners know when the pain is too much for them to live good lives? My dog exhibits symptoms, but is also still very playful. I don't want him to suffer. :(

@FitchBerk

4 жыл бұрын

@@k.raye.6914 what happened after your appointment

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

@@FitchBerk Well, they only diagnose with an MRI, which is thousands of dollars. But, if they have all the symptoms, they can start your dog on meds. Typically, it's Gabapentin (nerve blocker for pain), 50 mg every 8-12 hours and 5 mg of omeprazole (to help reduce the spinal fluid). If your dog's symptoms decrease on meds, it is safe to say your dog has it. My dog definitely has it. :(

@Sam-fg9lf

3 жыл бұрын

@@k.raye.6914 how much does it cost to have a neurologist look at mine for pain. We have already decided against the MRI.

@Sam-fg9lf

3 жыл бұрын

Does the om medication help or more so gaba?

We recently adopted a rescue cavalier spaniel, 12 years old, who has permanent neurological and muscular damage from untreated SM. Though we treat his condition medically , he still suffers every single day. It hurts my heart to watch this video, but I am grateful you shared it. Hopefully many thousands of people will see this and consult their vets and get treatment early, so their dogs won't suffer as our sweet old guy has done. Sincere thanks.

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

I know you love your dog, but you may want to consider thinking about the dog's best interest and put your dog down. :(

Why the f... do people breed sick dogs? It makes me so angry. These dogs are obviously suffering big time.

@adrianaroko

5 жыл бұрын

you are a messed up person with twisted mentality and i hope you go to hell for saying that

@KarineTKnudsen

5 жыл бұрын

So - you hope I go to hell because I don't want dogs to suffer terribly? I guess that makes you the messed up one. Try watching 'Pedigree Dogs Exposed'. I think you could learn quite a lot.

@Skeltoen

5 жыл бұрын

@@adrianaroko Look at pugs my man. Can barely breathe, have an irregular gait, and the tail can paralyze the dog. This is all because of dog shows and pure breed breeding.

@lugeiger4924

5 жыл бұрын

Because they're "cute" and sell for a lot of money

@supershepherd

5 жыл бұрын

Because they "fit breed standards"

several years ago my grandma had a spaniel with this condition, he didnt show symptoms until he was really really old (about 13-14 years i think), this along with all the other problems that were popping up he was in a lot of pain and we had to put him to sleep... i miss him so much he was a wonderful pet and lived a long life and we love him so much

heartbreaking. I babysit for a Cavalier. She has SM and has been on medication but now is exhibiting these symptoms again. I will take her in later today. Thank you for this video.

My 15 and half old Cav passed away only a month ago and she had this, but it wasn't severe! But the vet never knew what it was... Rest in Peace Sophie xxxxxx

@alessandralaurentino1705

9 жыл бұрын

IOB Mogi k oito MN

@klaudiaclaudia1604

6 жыл бұрын

Hello ! You,'re Cavalier life so long ! Can You tell me what are You giving him to eat daily? Tkank You !

@janericastilla6281

5 жыл бұрын

Stop dog inbreeding wtf

@craigduncan4826

2 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace - god bless xxxxx

@achunable

2 жыл бұрын

@@klaudiaclaudia1604 I am going with a raw diet. No autoimmune issues when going with meats. But this is based on humans such as dr Peterson and his daughter michala who have gone straight carnivore and said their autoimmune diseases disappeared. I trust it over the mass produced highly processed kibble imho.

I find this vid very informative. I feel like I now know what to look out for as I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and syringomyelia is becoming rather common in the breed. I don't think my dog shows any symptoms as of now luckily. :)

My Maltese Saffy died from syringomyelia. Such a terrible thing. Just because she was very small. Breeders should take more care and stop breeding dogs too small.

thanks so much for posting this, my dogs behaviour starts to make sense now :/ she is showing all these symptoms

I found out too late 😭 I’m broken over this what this condition did to my precious baby. Please, people believe me... These dogs are the best but poor breeding increases their risk for this condition. If you can’t afford to aid them should they have this ... DONT GET ONE. They suffer, deeply suffer. Thank you for this video 🙏🏽💙 stay blessed y’all

Well done documentation of factual information. Most responsible breeders do not breed dogs known to have SM or CM, or heart valve issues.

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

The problem is most breeders are not responsible!!

Thank you so much for sharing.

I got a CKCS puppy last year (my very first dog) from a friend of a friend because my husband had one before he met me and adored her so much. I should have researched first. I am now in the know about all the various health issues with the breed, having finally done my research when our baby girl recently had surgery for BOAS. Their suffering is even more heartbreaking because they are such wonderful, beautiful, sweet and good-natured little dogs. I cannot bear to see my little furry angel suffer so and as I watch these various symptoms I am praying that the few times she has chased her tail were just her being a dog and that her paw biting episodes were really just allergies (like the vet says.) I love my Cavalier and would do anything in the world for her but she will be my last, because I cannot further support or encourage the breeding of dogs with these painful health conditions. From now on I will adopt rescues only.

@Brenda4Rock

8 жыл бұрын

You know that there a various tests that breeders can do on the parent dogs that will be able to see what type of illnesses they carry right? They can do MRI's, DNA testing, you just have to go to a good breeder. I think it really is possible to make this a healthy breed again. People just really have to research the breeders before buying a puppy. Those puppies are more expensive but are the future for the breed.

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

+KissMySassafras Your dog is a product of irresponsible breeding and probably a puppy mill dog. Actual breeders would never breed dogs with even the potential of developing these conditions. It's unfortunate you didn't know. I had adopted a puppy mill dog from my uncle who owned her and she ended up with many health issues by the end of her life.

@tigger1995Magi

8 жыл бұрын

+Emi Loli all cavaliers by the age of 10 will be diagnosed with a heart murmur plenty of evidence on that plus both my cavs have heart murmurs one currently going through heart failure. this IS the product of irresponsible breeding by those who inbred dogs to look a certain way. there is no avoiding murmurs good breeder or not

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

tigger1995Magi Plenty evidence, eh? Interesting that you haven't presented me with a single shred of it.

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

tigger1995Magi though we do seem to agree that defects like this are indeed the sole production of irresponsible breeding.

Diagnosis by elimination is a good approach. The symptoms usually get more severe over time, but with proper diagnosis and treatment, quality of life can be improved for dogs with CM and SM.

@annadesalvo9706

2 ай бұрын

@DogHeirs hi ! Please, what Is the treatment? Sorry, I'm Italian

THX FOR THIS VEDIO

Thank you!

This is a very painful condition for these dogs and is a direct result of breeders obsessive need to make the dog smaller in size over the years.

My chihuahua has this, but a very mild form. But it got to the point where she cried in pain, and was not enjoying life. But that was until she got treatment for it! It doesn’t get rid of it, but she is doing amazingly. She also has epilepsy and excessive amounts of stomach acid. She’s on these following medicines: Lyrica, onsior and losec. If some of you have dogs that struggle from this, talk to your vets about possibly considering these medicines. It’s worth a try!!!

@diegoarivera35

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, any updates on the health of your chihuahua? I have one with really heavy symptoms, I’m afraid for it

Thanks!!

OMG...my dog does what Flash does and I thought he was just fooling around!!

@uriel.of.denial

5 жыл бұрын

What happened? Did you take it to the vet? Was a diagnosis done?

It does depend on the severity of the disease in a dog. There are more details in the article link included in the description above.

It can be repaired by a competent Neurosurgeon. BLAME the breeders for this defect. It can be extremely painful. I know ! I have Arnold Chiari type 2 and CP and some other brain crap.

I live with this as a human it breaks my heart for fur babies.

Frank, I'm not saying that Snoopy has this but it is ironic that I found this AND that Snoopy does do a lot of what is in this video.

Great resource, thanks for posting. My 4 month old pup was just diagnosed with CM and SM. ;-( heartbreaking.

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

Four months?! Wow. I'm so sorry. This comment was 8 years ago. If you see this, can you let me know how your dog did?

@semilvr

4 жыл бұрын

K. Raye. hi there, it was a stressful first year with a lot of ups and downs getting the medication right but once she stopped growing around 18 months and settled in, things have been much better since. I’m happy to report my dog will be 9 in the fall and is doing great. She’s under control with medicine and although she just developed a heart murmur this past year and has MVD, she is asymptomatic and takes medication for that as well. she’s a super happy, spoiled dog that is perfectly fine and controlled 99% of the time. She’s the real light of our lives and I don’t know what I’d do without her. So anyone reading this whose dog was just diagnosed, Please don’t think of cm/sm as a death sentence. In many cases once the medication is worked out, your dog can still live a happy, fulfilling life :-)

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

This makes me want to cry happy tears and gives me hope. Thank you so much for responding!

@susie7819

3 жыл бұрын

@@semilvr I cannot tell you the relief I feel reading this! We have taken our Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Scarlette who is almost 2, to the vet many times and they persisted on telling us that there wasn’t anything wrong with her. We took her again today and the vet has finally gave us an answer, he is almost certain that she has Syringomyelia. She also displays most symptoms in this video. Your comment has give me so much hope for her as we also just lost our other Cav who was 12 years old 3 months ago. I just pray my fur baby will be as lucky as yours! I hope your doggy is keeping well!!😊😊

The grand majority of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have Syringomyelia, and it's becoming even more common in the breed with time. It should be an easy fix - breeders could simply wait until their dogs are at least 2 years old and only breed the ones who don't exhibit symptoms. Of course, breeding is a business, so it's not about the dog's health. It doesn't matter whether the dogs live their lives in pain because their skull is too small for their brain. It's all about the money, hence every purebred being severely inbred. It's disgusting, really. As much as I love purebreds, they should all be bred out of existence.

@meganraynes1766

8 жыл бұрын

yes!!

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

+Aida Tulley I don't think you understand the difference between backyard breeders/puppy farmers and actual breeding..

@meganraynes1766

8 жыл бұрын

"Actual breeding" is what's caused so many of the inherit problems in pure breeds. Line breeding, selective breeding and inbreeding are all one and the same.

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

Megan Raynes Although inbreeding is common, inbreeding does not result in genetic defects all the time. It's a huge misconception to think of extra limbs or blind animals on the topic of inbreeding. All inbreeding will do is increase the probability of a genetic defect that is already present in the line. Many will not breed animals that hold this genetic defect. Responsible breeders have their dogs genetically tested to verify the risk of the breeding. If the pups aren't healthy the breeder will euthanize them.

@meganraynes1766

8 жыл бұрын

No, they won't. They will continue to purposely breed dogs with those defects because that is what's "desirable" and sells. Brachycephalic breeds (much like the kcs) are purposely interbred to get that squashed face look that some people find cute. To rule out syringomyelia, all the breeders would have to do is stop breeding the bitches that show symptoms and stop using stud dogs that have it. But they won't.

MY cavalier was diagnosed with MRI scan when he was barely even one. He is on medication everyday and so far he has a healthy and happy life. He is turning 6 now. The only problem we have is his teeth are getting really bad but we can't pull them out because he can't go under general anesthesia, it will risk his life. My suggestion is if you have a cavalier most likely they will have this. It is reported 94% have this. If you purchase this breed please please go to an animal neurologist early for a scan. I know scans are expensive but it might save your baby. He just needs regular human heartburn medication everyday to have a healthy life :)

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

+7lol2007 94% isn't an accurate statistic. Although the disorder is becoming increasingly common due to the purchasing of puppy mill dogs. If your dog has this, you received it from a puppy mill. Next time you adopt a dog, try to find a breeder that will provide you with basic genetic tests. If you adopted your dog from a shelter, that's unfortunate. It should still be their responsibility to let you know the background of the dog.

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

7lol2007 I'm not sure that you understand what a certified breeder is, Anyone can become a certified breeder. The backyard breeders I got my dogs from were certified and they bred dogs with genetic deformities. The reason the disease is common is because of irresponsible breeding. Which means puppy mill dogs and backyard breeders. If your dog came from a supposed AKC breeder, what did they do for you? A responsible breeder would have offered to take the dog back and pay for any medication it needed. The AKC profits largely off of puppy mills, so having a dog AKC registered isn't saying much at all, dear. I'm assuming you went to the owner's kennels in order to meet the parents. When did I tell anyone to adopt?

@7lol2007

8 жыл бұрын

+Emi Loli +Emi Loli no please educate your self about the breed. I have watched many documentaries that even certified breeders breed cavalier with this problem. I was told by my neurologist that this is very common. Their entire floor used cavalier as the poster dog. Most dogs there are cavaliers and they were purchased from reputable breeder. I got mine from a good breeder and a Mri scan cost 1800-2000 dollar sometimes still won't tell you. Most dog that do have this problem don't always need medication or surgery. Every breed has its genetic issues there is no perfect dog. My fur baby did not come from a puppy mill. He was heart certified by vet , Akc registered. I checked both parents health history they were also champions. When we got off plane vet said he was healthy. Some breed just have problem likes this, like chihuahua with breathing , pug too. I defiantly did my research. They have this problem because of their skull is too small for their brain. Human breed them this way

@7lol2007

8 жыл бұрын

+Emi Loli thousands of years ago, we did selective breeding. Since the fall of monarchy, the breed almost became extinct. All cavaliers are descendent of 5 cavaliers that is why they have so much problem. Pure breeders all have this issues, there is no guarantee. Like I said they have this because the physical shape of their skull. If your cavalier looks cute and like the rest his skull is naturally too small for the brain, just matter of time before his problem comes. Finding a cavalier that Dosen't have this is like trying to find a pug that Dosen't have short nose to avoid respiratory problems

@7lol2007

8 жыл бұрын

+Emi Loli the degree of treatment Varies like what my neurologist said . Some never shows and some will die because of it. Mine just needs medication not a big deal and dose not need surgery. If you can't deal with this danger find another breed.

Sad these are such sweet dogs. I considered getting one but not now. Im just gonna adopt.

I'm a human with chiari and syringomyelia, mine comes from being born with spina bifida, most people with my type of spina bifida, myelomeningocele, have chiari but something like 80 to 90% never present any symptoms so never know about it, I just happened to fall into the 10-20% that do (flippin typical!!). can't imagine what it must be like to have it when you can't communicate to a human that something is going on. Is it known if they get the headaches with it?.

Is there a definitive book on Cavalier KC Spaniels and their diseases? I believe that if a breeder does all the tests on the dam and the sire, for heart and brain markers of disorders that the clean slate breeding pair will produce good, healthy puppies. Am I correct ? I do know that these medical tests are very expensive. No matter, I think that is what is needed and should be expected from any Cavvie breeder . I have seen puppies being offered at $2500 each. If I can be shown the test results of these most important tests, then the price should be paid. But I am not sure exactly how many crucial tests need to be done on the breeding pair. Please advise.... Anna in Oregon .

Poor baby I feel so sorry for him

This makes me so sad. I have a Ruby and a Black and Tan. The Ruby is 8 yrs old and is just now starting to display signs. I wish I could do more to help him. I’m going to see about medication. We just moved from California to Amsterdam so maybe the pressure change, stress and weather is aggravating it? IDK but 8 yrs old seems old to develop it. My Black and Tan has always shown signs but he seems happy most of the time. They are the greatest dogs I have ever had. So loving.

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

Just because they seem happy does not mean they are not in pain. Please get your dogs on medication asap.

I think my mixed breed Pomeranian/Chihuahua has this. It is heartwrenching to come to the understanding that some of his antics (which I thought endearing - like rubbing his face against me, like our cats) are really symptoms of pain. It seems likely that all breeds have these 2 diseases in one form or another. In hindsight I recognise similar behaviour in my former Pomeranian and my moms Chihuahua. Heartbreaking to know they suffered and none of us knew. With all the home grown litters of small breeds without a pedigree or with a pedigree but without MRI screening this anguish will keep spreading. I know people don't want to hear their pup is actually diseased and should not procreate, but we can stop the suffering when we educate people and MRI screen dogs. These diseases can be bred out of breeds, when people put the effort in. Have a ❤ don't breed pain !

You can screen for this with a MRI

hug you pets, people. this is too sad.

My Brussels Griffon had both CM and SM. She passed away a week ago at 4.5 years. I certainly don't mean for this to alarm anyone who has a dog with both or either of these conditions. I have heard of many dogs living long lives with these. She had a massive unexpected seizure which caused her immediate death. I can't say that the CM or SM caused the seizure, but I can say that I witnessed the two coincide firsthand. She was my baby who will forever be a part of my heart.

@fiestasparadise

10 жыл бұрын

Jessica, did you film any CM/SM related things of your griff? Many Griffon breeders think it is not very common in our breed and therfor they don't test. More film of sick dogs might get them to change their mind! Was your dog pedigree?

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

@@fiestasparadise My BG has it. :(

@sandradekker1544

4 жыл бұрын

@@k.raye.6914 So sorry for you. Is she a pedigree griff?

my vet thinks my boy jellybean (mini foxxie) has this, its a safe bet that he does, he is almost 10 now and for the last 6months he has been have simple focal seizures, this dog means the world to me for so many reasons, my dad got him for me and then 2 yrs later my dad died, jellybean is my little companion - im in a wheel chair and he has made the last 9 and a bit years so much better, im terrified to loose him =*(

I have a Chihuahua Papillion mix that has a 2 hour seizure every week caused by this condition. We are trying gabapentin and corticosteroids with little success. Any suggestions?

Heartbreaking 💔

Please share to educate others.

I have had a Cavalier with syringomyelia (strongly suspected, but he did not have an MRI for a number of reasons). It is on YouTueb with the title "Chester's Syringomyelia Symptoms" Please feel free to share.

Your cousin's cavalier may have symptoms, and it would be best to consult a vet. There is more detailed information at the web link in our description that may help with questions to ask a vet.

Poor dog, I don't understand why people would want such a pet. Breeders breed them because they sell but who'd want their pet to suffer?

What type of heartburn medication do they take for this condition?

My cav sometimes will do an air scratch, a head rub (esp if his ears are wet) I am so worried, but compared to these dogs it is barely anything.. we were going to start meds to see if they changed anything (diagnosis by elimination, do an mri if the meds helped) but honestly now that I am watching this, it is nothing compared. Something that is on my mind is lead hopping and scratching, can you still take a nice long walk? my cav and I treasure our long daily walks. I am worried to loose that.

I think my dog definitely has this. He's a king charles spaniel so it's extremely likely that he does. He does almost all of the symptoms in this video. Such as noises while scratching himself, sometimes he will run with one of his back paws lifted up a little, as if he's hurt it and doesn't want to put weight on it. Many more as well but I can't think what was listed now.. It was at least a year ago when we noticed that he wouldn't jump up on the sofa anymore even if you invited him to. So we knew something was wrong.. He wouldn't jump down from anything either. A couple days later he seemed to lose his back legs completely and would shuffle around on his bum and just drag them around. We took him to the vet and they said it seems to be an issue with his spine, he was given a ?steroid injection? and after a couple more days he went completely back to normal. He hasn't had any other injections since then but he has never been as bad as he was that week. He still has many of these symptoms but now he's back to his usual hyper self and will jump up without hesitation.

@vbjd3858

6 жыл бұрын

How is your dog now?

@mrhaveaniceday6230

5 жыл бұрын

Would like an update also

Oh man, I've had 4 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in my life, 2 of them, who were brothers, would scratch and be vocal, as well as did a lot of fly catching and scratching. I never knew that this was a disease! One died in 2009 at the age of 8 due to kidney failure and diabetes. The other just passed away in 2017 at the old age of 14 from natural causes.

my 8 month old cavalier had a seizure a few days ago. The vet said it could be chiari but he shows none of these symptoms except some scratching of the collar....both parents dont have the problem...any thoughts? are seizures common in chiari?

@Sibeal12 if you visit the link below our video our site has more information on SM.

Does it cause the dog's leg to uncontrollably do that action

I really like this but this is very sad :(

thank you doss121212 - we have more in depth information on the disease on our site.

One of my cavs is awaiting a scan to confirm this she is 5 I am heartbroken .

@retiredgamblers3517

5 жыл бұрын

Catherine Evans so sorry

Eu possuo essa doença. É triste ver um animal, que não pode falar, sofrer da mesma maneira que eu.

my 4 months old caw does exactly those things :(

Painfully ironic that the dog’s name is Darwin

My dog always does that what does it mean ? :(

This is because of breeding

Have you known this in other breeds? I fear my Staffordshire bull terrier is suffering with these symptoms x

@bforthigh1617

5 жыл бұрын

Jen Overland does he have it?

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

YES, it is found in other breeds. My dog is a Brussels Griffon and he has it. Go to your vet and get meds. Look up the medication protocol and take it to your vet. If the symptoms stop on meds, then you can be almost sure your dog has it. :(

Poor baby:((

i am human and have sm and acm... i get it...

How fitting that this dog with SM is named Darwin.

Poor puppy😢....,getting tri boy in 2 wks from from a breeder which has been DNA tested,luckily did research first❤

I am afraid of my dog having/getting that D:

About what fraction of Cavalier King Charles have Syringo?

@william_2610

8 жыл бұрын

95% have the deformity that causes SM, and more than 50% of cavaliers will get it.

@jocelynpeters2062

8 жыл бұрын

That is absolutely horrible. Is it caused by inbreeding?

@peccantis

8 жыл бұрын

It's not caused by inbreeding, but breeding for rounder and smaller skulls in ignorant pursue for cuter pets and victorious show dogs. The brain has not decreased in size at the same rate, and gets squeezed the tighter the smaller the skull is. Of course now that the source of SM and CM symptoms in Cavs is well known and scientifically proven, breeders are wilfully ignoring the suffering to retain the purely aesthetic feature in the breed.

@william_2610

8 жыл бұрын

Jocelyn Peters Not inbreeding, just extremely selective breeding. Some of the desirable traits people want from Cavaliers happen to increase the risk of SM. Genetic issues are a big problem with dogs now.

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

MOST. Don't buy one.

very sad that dogs with these issues are still bred because they win shows and want more winning dogs like it

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

+tigger1995Magi anyone showing dogs would have euthanized pups like this before they turned a week old

@tigger1995Magi

8 жыл бұрын

+Emi Loli not true so many dogs have been bred from dogs with this disease because they were good looking.. you cant even tell when they are a week old..

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

tigger1995Magi Okay, yeah, and those places are called puppy mills, puppy farms, and backyard breeders.

@tigger1995Magi

8 жыл бұрын

+Emi Loli haha again no, I've watched and researched several cases of shows I.e. kennel club show dogs not a puppy farm or back yard bred that have showed symptoms to this disease have won and have been bred from lots. I'll just remind you also how severely inbred these dogs are to get them to look a particular way. mutts of several generations are less likely to be inbred and have less health issues. you sound like a breeder or show person defending something you clearly doing wrong

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

tigger1995Magi You have the burden of proof. Show your evidence or you are effectively proven to not be credible and your claims shall be dismissed.

Stop letting these poor dogs suffer, inbreeding is cruel and should be stopped. People only care about the appearance of the dog and overlook the health of the dog. Let’s stop this suffering.

Isn't this caused by the brain not contracting well in the dog's skull because it is too small and this causes the neurological issues.

My Vet knows nothing of this disease! Plus he has Cavaliers of his own and never heard of this! I found a Vet University that may be able to help but they don't offer a diagnoses without a $3000 exam and test. I don't have that kind of money. I live too far for any loss cost xrays.. It doesn't look good!

Can they die from this? if so how long till they live?

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

They will probably need to be put down before they get to a point of them dying, if the medicine is not totally effective and you're a kind dog owner. My fear is I won't know when that time should come. People say it's incredibly painful. I don't want my dog to suffer. :(

My dog welcomes us by rubbing his head against our legs, and he scratches his neck from time to time (but doesn't seem to show any pain ?) is it possible that he has this disease ? He is 6.

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

Mine does the same, and I also would never think he was in pain. He is. Please get your dogs on the medication protocol. If the symptoms stop, your dog has it.

Are they in pain? :(

My dog is 5 and half. Sometimes she does head rubbing and licking air. But she licks everywhere like rugs, clothes, floor, us :) So I'm not sure she has a syringomyelia and she hasn't got other symptoms. Can someone tell me she has a syringomyelia or she is crazy :D (Sorry for my bad English)

@annayaellevy4842

8 жыл бұрын

My dog is 4 and he does exactly the same things! I asked my vet, and he said that head rubbing and air licking are actually very common in dogs, and doesn't mean a dog has syringomyelia. Unless your dog is yelping in pain all the time and is scratching her head constantly, she's fine :)

@werty215546

8 жыл бұрын

+Anna Yael Levy thanks for the information :)

@werty215546

8 жыл бұрын

+Anna Yael Levy thanks for the information :)

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

@@annayaellevy4842 NOT TRUE. Please stop spreading false info! A lot of vets aren't even familiar with it, and misdiagnose dogs ALL THE TIME with allergies or OCD. Dogs need to either be given an MRI or treated with medication to see if the symptoms stop. Your dog may not be fine. Your dog could be in great pain, even though the symptoms don't show it.

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

@@werty215546 Unfortunately, she's wrong. I hope you took your dog to a neurologist.

Where the fun is the reply

guess im not gonna be getting a cavlier now damnit

@tucky_durgy97

10 жыл бұрын

....um I just got one, all you got to do is get them tested...it's not like every cavalier has this

@balladofbignothing6637

9 жыл бұрын

Jack Davis That's a dumb thing to say, "every dog dies of something". I don't think you realise what this disease is about and how much it has spread in the breed, they don't just die of it, when they do, they endure a lifetime of suffering before. It's terrible, and as a owner, watching your dog suffering and diclining over time just makes you feel shitty and helpless... People who have this disease describe terrible symptoms, they all say it's really hard to live with it, and they get much better treatments than dogs to reduce pain... If I had known about this disease I would have never chosen this breed, people should know about it when they consider adopting a ckc

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I don't think people should be supporting this breeding. It's selfish.

I have a Cavalier, and did so in August does not retain it's not true of this film, my cavalier is a nice, quiet and normally it

areyousure Uh... I dont see how medical marijuana could help with this. If I am not mistaken these issues are caused by the brain being too big for the skull.

@MsGoodHands

10 жыл бұрын

Uh...then you should research the benefits of medical marijuana. CNS issues are at the top of the list. It reduces a lot of the uncomfortable sensations the dog feels, without the negative side effects. cheers.

@JamerTheProgrammer

10 жыл бұрын

Ahh I see what you mean. I thought you meant it would be a cure of some sort. Although that is not the case I can see how it might help the dogs suffering.

@MsGoodHands

10 жыл бұрын

exactly

@DogHeirs

10 жыл бұрын

Marijuana is toxic to dogs and should never be administered.

@JamerTheProgrammer

10 жыл бұрын

DogHeirs Hence why I said might. Personally I dont agree with administering any kind of narcotic outside a medical trial, just saying I can see where he stand point was.

Other breeds of dogs, including Staffordshire bull terriers, have been affected by the disease.

@edwarddoswell4791

5 жыл бұрын

What about Labrador?

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

And Brussels Griffon, which is what my dog is. He has it. :(

Humanity is disgusting

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They should stop the breeding if Mini and Toy breeds also. Its all for selfish tendencies of seller and buyer! All the medical issues they get due to the "lab" dogs.

medical marijuana for dogs would very likely help this disease. it has been very effective in humans.

@squeaky1963

5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit i hope 5 years from now you still arent this stupid

@thefirstlover1234567

5 жыл бұрын

Nihilistic Pancakeface but they do sell CBD for dogs ,

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

@@thefirstlover1234567 Yes, but that is VERY different from marijuana. Marijuana is toxic to dogs. CBD is not.

poor dog this is so sad, for this reason i think that the mongrels dog are better, the races should not exist

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

+isaac Bringas mongrel dogs typically have just as many problems and sometimes even more than purebreds. Mongrels have a much higher chance of having been inbred in their lines due to the popularity of mongrel dogs in puppy mills. There are many purebred dogs with little or no common disorder condition. Any smaller dog is at a much greater risk of developing conditions related to their skeletal structure than any other dog breed, just as how bloat is common amongst sighthounds.

@tigger1995Magi

8 жыл бұрын

+Emi Loli you clearly need to do some research

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

tigger1995Magi And you clearly need to look into genetics.

@tigger1995Magi

8 жыл бұрын

+Emi Loli OOo an article lol always the best way to get info. I work in the animal industry. I work with animals everyday I see far more pure breds come in with hereditary problems than I do mutts.

@emmettdonkeydoodle6230

8 жыл бұрын

tigger1995Magi hell of a lot more than what you've provided for your point, which isn't jack shit. The burden of proof is solely on your hands, as you are the person providing a positive claim. "Mongrels are healthier than purebreds." By failing to provide evidence towards your claim, you've effectively demonstrated that you've heard this tall tale off of some form of social media and do not actually know what you're talking about. I will provide one final official study to you, despite you being the one meant to be providing information to me. cgejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40575-015-0014-9

But that condition isn't life threating and it isn't serious most of the time, and in rare case it get serious like the dog would need a head surgery it would just be mainly tablets they r on

@k.raye.6914

4 жыл бұрын

This is incorrect. The disorder is incredibly painful, even if the symptoms don't seem like it. Please don't spread false information.

:(