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To the news service report of June 10, 2016: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels often suffer from the so-called syringomyelia. Photo: Andrea Warnecke Andrea Warnecke ©
Some dog breeds are susceptible to hereditary diseases. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels often suffer from neurological problems. The animals scratch themselves constantly. An explanation:
Bramsche (dpa/tmn) - A neurological disease occurs frequently in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed. The so-called syringomyelia is hereditary. In this disease, the spinal cord changes, explains Bodo Busch from the Veterinary Association for Animal Welfare.
There is increased pressure in the spinal canal of the animals, which leads to weak muscles, partial sensory paralysis and, above all, scratching attacks of the dogs. This disease affects a high proportion of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Since these dogs have also been bred with a shortened front skull, the animals also have problems breathing. "The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is definitely a torture breed," says Busch. A better choice than the Cavalier King Charles, for example, are beagles, miniature schnauzers or terriers.