Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How common is silent syringomyelia in Cavalier King Charles spaniels
By Parker, J E et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2011·Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence of asymptomatic syringomyelia in Cavalier King Charles spaniels.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that many Cavalier King Charles Spaniels may have a condition called syringomyelia, even if they show no symptoms. In a group of 555 dogs, about 25% of those aged 12 months had this condition, and the number increased to 70% in dogs older than 6 years. This suggests that older dogs are more likely to have syringomyelia, which can cause serious issues if symptoms develop. Regular check-ups and MRI scans may be important for early detection in older Cavaliers.
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Abstract
The prevalence of syringomyelia was investigated in a sample population of 555 Cavalier King Charles spaniels. All dogs, which were declared by their owners to be showing no clinical signs of syringomyelia, underwent MRI to determine the presence or absence of the condition. Data were analysed by logistic regression to determine the effects of sex and age on the prevalence of syringomyelia. Only increased age was found to have a significant effect. The prevalence of syringomyelia was 25 per cent in dogs aged 12 months, increasing to a peak of 70 per cent in dogs aged 72 months or more.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21672954/