Survey of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Health

Firstly this survey is anonymous. We do not ask your name and the data is sent to us by a third party and neither the third party or us will know your name or email address.

We are carrying out this survey to learn more about SM in Cavaliers. All we ask is that the information you give is the truth.

Nationality ?

How many years have you had cavaliers?
a) under 5 b) 5 – 10 c) 10 – 20 d) 20 plus

How many dogs do you keep?
a) under 5 b) 5 – 10 c) 10 – 20 d) 20 plus

If you bought your puppy as a pet did you buy him from?
a) A reputable breeder (Member of the Club)
b) Someone who has the occasional litter from their pet cavalier
c) Dealer Kennel/Puppy Farm/ Petshop
d) Rescue Kennels

Do you show?
Yes No

Do you breed?
Yes No

How many litters each year?
a) 1 or 2 b)more than 2

Have you had any of your dogs MRI scanned?
Yes No

Have you bred/owned any cavaliers that you know/suspect of having SM?
Yes No
        How many?
         1
         2
         More Than 2
        Do they / Did they have close relatives that showed symptoms?
         None
         Some
         All

Have you bred/owned any cavaliers that have SM but show no symptoms?
Yes No         How many?
         1
         2
         More Than 2
        Do they / Did they have close relatives that showed symptoms?
         None
         Some
         All

Have you owned/bred any cavaliers that are scanned clear?
Yes No

Is your vet aware of SM?
Yes No

How many cases of SM in cavaliers has your vet seen?

At what age do you vaccinate your puppies?

Do you booster annually?
Yes No

What type of food do you use?
a) complete dry food b) canned c) fresh meat and biscuit d) other

Do you use any additives on pregnant and nursing bitches?
Yes No Which Addatives do you use ?

When did you first see a cavalier that you knew/suspected of having SM?

Do you believe that 30% of cavaliers may have SM?
Yes No

Why do you think that there have been so many cases of SM in the last few years?

What action would you like the Cavalier Clubs to take?

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