written by on 16/06/2013
My cavalier will be 10 year old this Christmas, and over the past few days we have noticed that he is breathing heavily. We took him for a walk today and he only got half way and couldn't walk anymore and was struggling for breath, we had to carry him home, he is usually bouncing when we take him over the park and loves checking out everything but now he doesn't want to do anything, not even getting up to greet us when we come home. He is off his food as well and seems to have lost weight in a matter of days. Does anyone have any answers for me, we are taking him to the vets tomorrow but are desperately worried because he has changed so much and it's so upsetting to see him not being his usual lively self.
written by kirastar69 on 13/01/2012
she had a heart murmur ive been in and out of the vets for 2 months she first had bladder stones so she had a operation to remove them an she went in the vets on a drip cos she wasnt eating and had lost lots of weight she came home after 3 days an seemed ok she ate a little but then went back to not eating she had 2 blood tests a scan but they didnt now why she stopped eating then last thursday night she had 2 strokes and cudnt move she lost the use of one side of her body so i took her to the vets straightaway and they said there was nothing they could do and the kindest thing would be to put her to sleep and i just feel cheated cos she had just turned 7
written by on 17/06/2009
At the beginning of this year we adopted 2 year old Charlie, a tri Cavalier King Charles as a companion for our 8 year old Golden Retriever. The two of them got on immediately and the new addition to the family has settled in nicely. He is extremely loving, very gentle with our 4 year daughter and proving to be a wonderful friend to our other dog. Don't believe he was very socialised with other dogs before we got him, we are now successfully working to introducing him to other dogs whist out on walks in the local woods.
written by cez1 on 01/02/2009
we bought our ckcs for our son for his birthday its a fantasic loving dog does like to be centre of attention, i wouldnt have one of these dogs unless your home in the day as they like people. you must keep on top of grooming especially the ears, and they can have a lot of health problems but you could get health problems with any dogs. we took ours to puppy classes which was a great success.
written by parker1970 on 07/01/2009
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are great dogs, fun to have, play with. For me its the big brown eyes looking at you. Honey my kings charles is a six years old, I must say that they have been the best years.
Honey has a very bad heart, and has been In and out of the vets since November (Dick White referrals), she is on tablets, but is on borrowed time. She will be missed ever so much. Breeders should try to stop this, its just heart breaking.
written by on 01/12/2008
the cavalier king is a wonderful dog, its mostly a inside dog, he enjoys playing with kids,
and is very nice, and a royal dog breed,
and plays very nice with other dogs
i have 1 cavalier king, she's a girl and she's 4 months old, her name is Lola. i love her, she's like a sister to me, and she isn't quite big, luckily she hasn't had any sickness.
written by on 02/03/2008
My Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Millie is a great dog! She never leaves my side and follows me everywhere. Her favourite place to sleep is in my bed or on the sofa. She goes through bags of treats, and sometimes wastes her food, as we sometimes treat her and give her different food.
Overall, I love her!
written by cerys12345 on 17/10/2005
My Cavalier King Charles Spaniel sadly passed away recently at the age of 11 1/2 years. He had had a heart murmur since he was around 6, and developed fluid on his lungs 3 years ago. Despite these health problems (which have been very costly) he showed no signs of having them, and had lived an active and normal life right up until he died; which was peacefully in his sleep. He was brilliant with my son aged 18 months, and has been a very faithful loving member of the family.
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Babs33's Comment
Written on: 07/10/2013
Sorry to hear your dogs not well, but he might be having trouble with his heart. Cavaliers are prone to heart problems, and your dog is approaching the life span of this breed; 7 - 12. My Cavalier was put to sleep today age almost 13. He had a host of health problems, including diabetes. I am heartbroken
Aminsa's Comment
Written on: 02/09/2014
Hi there,
I have a 13yrs old Cavalier mixed maltese. She is more a cavalier by nature. In early August, I took Pearl for a walk and same as you, she sat down and couldn't walk, carried her home and took her to the Vet next day. Was given some medication. First few days, she refused to eat except a bit of water and her smacghos, massage her when ever I could. The next 2 to 3 weeks, she was looking better bouncing and greeting us when we come home, took her slow walk to the Park, looking her usual self. Sadly last Friday, 29th August she was coughing badly and looking weak. Next day I took her for my follow up appointment with the Vet, she looks so weak and her gum was white. Sadly I have to put her down as advised by the Vet. It is very very heartbreaking.