jld
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Today I attended a cavalier meet-up/ social. There was really a great turn-out. Maybe 25 or more cavaliers. All colors, sizes, ages etc. They were all having a great time. I really didn't know any of the members as this was the first time I had been able to attend a function. As I was mingling, I started asking various members about the ages of their cavaliers and if they were having any of the health concerns that are common to cavaliers. I was absolutely shocked that most of the cavalier owners, I spoke with, had NEVER heard of SM. They had no idea what I was talking about. That was very upsetting to me, as I was with a group of people who seemed to really love and care for their dogs, but had never heard of SM, or knew any of the symptoms. I immediately approached one of the organizers and suggested that at one of the meetings they should have a neurologist speak about SM, the symptoms, treatments and how common it is in our breed. She asked me if I knew a Dr. and I said I had been to one for a consulation. So, I am callling the Dr. tomorrow and ask if she can speak to this group. This group has addressed heart issues, patella, eye, and dental issues, but not SM it seems. I am so concerned that some of these dogs could be having pain and symptoms, but their owners are clueless...