16 May 2026

Gallbladder Disease in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Gallbladder Disease in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels An Increasingly Recognised Problem in Cavaliers Gallbladder disease is something we are becoming increasingly aware of within the Cavalier […]
16 May 2026
Older black and tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel rescue named Elsie with Stage B2 mitral valve disease (MVD), standing calmly during a veterinary visit.

Mitral Valve Disease in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Mitral Valve Disease in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: Symptoms, Scans, Stages and Treatment Mitral valve disease (MVD) is the most common heart condition seen in Cavalier […]
15 May 2026
Facebook scam page

Scammers offering dogs for adoption and posing as rescue charities

Dog Adoption Scams: How to Spot Fake Rescue Charities and Facebook Rehoming Scams Sadly, wherever there is demand for dogs, there will always be people willing […]
14 May 2026

The Cost of Cute: When “Teddy Bear” Cavaliers Come at a Price

The Cost of Cute: When “Teddy Bear” Cavaliers Come at a Price There’s a campaign currently being run by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home called The […]
4 May 2026
Tricolour Cavalier King Charles Spaniel resting calmly indoors

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: Why Dogs Growl (And Why It’s Not What You Think)

You’re sitting next to a dog.They’re resting. Maybe not fully asleep, but relaxed with their eyes half closed. So naturally, you reach over. A quick stroke.Maybe […]
10 February 2026

Insurance or Savings? Planning for a Cavalier’s Veterinary Care

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are often chosen for their gentle nature, affectionate temperament, and suitability as family dogs. What many new owners aren’t told is that […]
4 February 2026
Calm Cavalier King Charles Spaniel resting, with text reading “Behaviour is communication”

Anxiety and Behaviour in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: An Important Message for Owners

A gentle but important message about anxiety and behaviour in Cavaliers Over recent months, we have seen a sharp and ongoing increase in the number of […]
29 May 2025
Signs of pain in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Image showing a Cavalier with a pain face

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Not All Suffering Is Obvious Not all suffering is obvious. And not all neglected dogs look neglected. Many of the signs of pain in dogs are […]
19 April 2025
Cavalier with chiari malformation pain face

Pain Is Not a Belief System: Recognising and Treating Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia in Cavaliers

Chiari malformation and syringomyelia (CM/SM) are heartbreaking conditions that many Cavalier King Charles Spaniel owners eventually face. These aren’t obscure medical terms—they describe serious, progressive neurological […]