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Cavalier
King Charles
Health
& Nutrition
Contents:
(click to go
directly to each section)
Start
Out with a Healthy Puppy
The best way to
increase your chances of having a
healthy Cavalier King Charles
companion is to start out with a
healthy Cavalier Spaniel puppy from
a strong bloodline. Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel breeders attempt to
match appropriate breeding pairs to
produce healthy Cavalier King
Charles puppies and reduce
hereditary weaknesses in the
Cavalier Spaniel breed.
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Begin by asking Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel breeders about
the health of their dogs,
particularly the Cavaliers King
Charles Spaniels that parented
the litter of Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel puppies for
sale. Keep in mind that if the
sire and bitch are still
themselves quite young, some
hereditary weaknesses found in
the Cavalier Spaniel breed may
not have shown up yet.
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In choosing your pet from among
the Cavalier King Charles
puppies in the litter, look for
a Cavalier Spaniel puppy with:
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bright eyes free of any
discharge or cloudiness
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ears that have a sweet smell
and no evidence of redness or
“dirty” look to them
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fresh breath and gums that
don’t appear swollen, red or
bleeding
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a shiny coat with no bald
patches, sores or rough spots
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a natural “gait”, no signs of
lameness, stumbling or obvious
injury to the legs and paws
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Next, ask the breeder with
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
puppies for sale how many
veterinarian examinations the
Cavalier Spaniel puppy will have
had before you take him home,
what shots will have been given
and any comments the vet may
have had. Most Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel breeders will
provide you with a copy of the
veterinarian’s initial exams.
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Before bringing your new
Cavalier Spaniel puppy home,
arrange for an initial
examination by your veterinarian
as soon as possible – preferably
within 24 to 48 hours. Find out
what guarantees the Cavalier
King Charles breeder offers in
the events that your
veterinarian indicates there may
be a problem with your Cavalier
Spaniel puppy.
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