Everyday Cavalier Care

Life with a Cavalier is full of love, quirks, questions and the occasional “what on earth do I do now?” moment. This section brings together helpful information for Cavalier owners, from everyday care and seasonal reminders to practical support for keeping them safe, comfortable and well understood.

26 August 2023
concerned looking rescue Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Navigating the Initial Milestones with Your Rescue Cavalier

There are three key phases to anticipate as your rescue dog adjusts to its new home: the initial 3 days, the 3-week mark, and then the […]
23 September 2023
Ruby Cavalier Arlo with MCADD

MCADD in Cavaliers

Reading this could save your dog’s life. Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD), a fatty acid oxidation disorder, is an inherited disease affecting the Cavalier King Charles […]
29 July 2024
Obese ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniels sitting on a sofa

Preventing Obesity and Inflammation in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Obesity in dogs, including Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, is becoming more common and can lead to some very serious health problems, mainly because it causes inflammation. […]
19 January 2025

Canine Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia Treatment Algorithm 2024 – Professor Clare Rusbridge

Professor Clare Rusbridge has published the chiari malformation and Syringomyelia treatment algorithm for many years. Having access to the treatment information has been incredibly valuable, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]