Zoe bowie
Well-known member
Hi everyone,
I am just wondering what is the percentage of cavaliers that develop SM? I think I am paranoid about the symptoms and every time Penny does something that might be just a puppy action but could also be a symptom, my heart stops!! She scoots on her bum very occasionally, scratches her ears every now and then when the lead is put on (not often, but I have noticed this, but I don't know if I am being over-protective!) She has no problems to date with being lame, or head shy....am I just being a worry wart???
She seems to have the soft palate elongation, I am taking her to the vet this weekend for him to have a look, but she snorts a lot, and her whole body shakes as she tries to breath, I learnt from my Georgia the best thing to do, is hold her and try to get her to breath through her mouth, this always works..but I hate seeing the little might go through this, she doesn't seem to mind and continues to wag her tail even when this is happening! If she does have this, what is the success rate on surgery? Is the surgery dangerous (any more dangerous than a normal routine?) She is only 9 months (nearly 10) and she is TINY, she has had a rough start and I don't want to add to this, but if the surgery increased her quality of life then I would do it.
Any/all info is much appreciated!
Lucille
I am just wondering what is the percentage of cavaliers that develop SM? I think I am paranoid about the symptoms and every time Penny does something that might be just a puppy action but could also be a symptom, my heart stops!! She scoots on her bum very occasionally, scratches her ears every now and then when the lead is put on (not often, but I have noticed this, but I don't know if I am being over-protective!) She has no problems to date with being lame, or head shy....am I just being a worry wart???
She seems to have the soft palate elongation, I am taking her to the vet this weekend for him to have a look, but she snorts a lot, and her whole body shakes as she tries to breath, I learnt from my Georgia the best thing to do, is hold her and try to get her to breath through her mouth, this always works..but I hate seeing the little might go through this, she doesn't seem to mind and continues to wag her tail even when this is happening! If she does have this, what is the success rate on surgery? Is the surgery dangerous (any more dangerous than a normal routine?) She is only 9 months (nearly 10) and she is TINY, she has had a rough start and I don't want to add to this, but if the surgery increased her quality of life then I would do it.
Any/all info is much appreciated!
Lucille