Health information for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, covering common breed health conditions, symptoms, veterinary investigations, treatment considerations and everyday health concerns. These articles include topics such as pancreatitis, dry eye, dental disease, obesity, pyometra, heart disease, and other conditions regularly seen in Cavaliers.

29 May 2025
Signs of pain in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Image showing a Cavalier with a pain face

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Not All Suffering Is Obvious Not all suffering is obvious. And not all neglected dogs look neglected. Many of the signs of pain in dogs are […]
4 February 2026
Calm Cavalier King Charles Spaniel resting, with text reading “Behaviour is communication”

Anxiety and Behaviour in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: An Important Message for Owners

A gentle but important message about anxiety and behaviour in Cavaliers Over recent months, we have seen a sharp and ongoing increase in the number of […]
10 February 2026

Insurance or Savings? Planning for a Cavalier’s Veterinary Care

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are often chosen for their gentle nature, affectionate temperament, and suitability as family dogs. What many new owners aren’t told is that […]
4 May 2026
Tricolour Cavalier King Charles Spaniel resting calmly indoors

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: Why Dogs Growl (And Why It’s Not What You Think)

You’re sitting next to a dog.They’re resting. Maybe not fully asleep, but relaxed with their eyes half closed. So naturally, you reach over. A quick stroke.Maybe […]