Nicki
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Something everyone needs to be aware of...my Kayleigh was examined last week and there was only a very weak pulse in her left leg.
She underwent an ultrasound to check for thrombosis [blockage/blood clot] Fortunately they didn't find anything wrong.
I subsequently found this
CKCSC, USA’S HEART SYMPOSIUM May 16th, 1998
DR. JAMES BUCHANAN, Professor Emeritus of Cardiology at the University of Pennsylvania
...Femoral artery occlusion (FAO) is unique to Cavaliers, having not been seen in any other breed. It causes no problem since other arteries take over for the blocked femoral artery. Diagnosis is made when the pulse on the inside of the dog’s rear leg(s) is found to be weak or absent.
An inherited weakness in the artery wall is suspected....
from http://www.ckcsc.org/ckcsc/formsdocs.nsf/filelookup/98heartsymp.PDF/$file/98heartsymp.PDF
and this study http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9333089
in brief:
Femoral artery occlusion in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
RESULTS:
Of the 954 dogs, 22 (2.3%) had an undetectable right or left femoral pulse on 1 or more examinations. Forty (4.2%) additional dogs had weak unilateral or bilateral femoral pulses.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS:
Femoral artery occlusion is rare in other breeds and is not clinically important in dogs because of adequate collateral circulation; however, its rather common development in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels indicates a genetic predisposition and probable weakness in the femoral artery wall.
something to remember - and to pass on to the veterinary team caring for your Cavalier.
You can check this yourself - http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2099&aid=1077 shows you where to feel but PLEASE don't do this if it is going to worry you, ask your vet to check on your next visit.
She underwent an ultrasound to check for thrombosis [blockage/blood clot] Fortunately they didn't find anything wrong.
I subsequently found this
CKCSC, USA’S HEART SYMPOSIUM May 16th, 1998
DR. JAMES BUCHANAN, Professor Emeritus of Cardiology at the University of Pennsylvania
...Femoral artery occlusion (FAO) is unique to Cavaliers, having not been seen in any other breed. It causes no problem since other arteries take over for the blocked femoral artery. Diagnosis is made when the pulse on the inside of the dog’s rear leg(s) is found to be weak or absent.
An inherited weakness in the artery wall is suspected....
from http://www.ckcsc.org/ckcsc/formsdocs.nsf/filelookup/98heartsymp.PDF/$file/98heartsymp.PDF
and this study http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9333089
in brief:
Femoral artery occlusion in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
RESULTS:
Of the 954 dogs, 22 (2.3%) had an undetectable right or left femoral pulse on 1 or more examinations. Forty (4.2%) additional dogs had weak unilateral or bilateral femoral pulses.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS:
Femoral artery occlusion is rare in other breeds and is not clinically important in dogs because of adequate collateral circulation; however, its rather common development in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels indicates a genetic predisposition and probable weakness in the femoral artery wall.
something to remember - and to pass on to the veterinary team caring for your Cavalier.
You can check this yourself - http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2099&aid=1077 shows you where to feel but PLEASE don't do this if it is going to worry you, ask your vet to check on your next visit.
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Episodic Falling and Dry Eye/Curly Coat are additions to your list :x