Spaniel Training and Dog Care
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is an inherited eye condition that causes gradual vision loss in spaniels. This guide explains the early warning signs, how to support a dog at home, and when veterinary care is essential to protect quality of life.
Lip fold dermatitis is a common skin condition in spaniels caused by trapped moisture and bacteria around the mouth. This guide explains how to spot early symptoms, treat mild cases at home, prevent flare-ups, and know when to seek veterinary help to keep your dog healthy and comfortable.
Eye discharge in spaniels is common — but it isn’t always “normal”. Sometimes it’s just sleep crusts or mild watering after a windy walk. Other times, the colour and texture of the discharge is an early warning sign of irritation, infection, allergy flare-ups, or even a painful scratch. Spaniels are especially prone to eye gunk…
If your spaniel is squinting in one eye, it usually means pain or irritation — and it’s something you should take seriously. Eye problems can worsen quickly in dogs, and squinting is one of the clearest signs that something isn’t right. Urgent guidance: Eye problems can worsen quickly. If your spaniel is squinting, swelling, or…
Slipping on hard floors is one of the most overlooked causes of joint strain and injury in spaniels. While it may seem harmless when a dog briefly loses footing, repeated slipping places significant stress on joints, muscles, and ligaments—particularly in active, enthusiastic breeds like spaniels. Over time, this can contribute to stiffness, limping, and long-term…
Ball throwing is one of the most common ways people exercise spaniels. It feels simple, effective, and dogs usually love it. A spaniel chasing a ball looks happy, energetic, and fulfilled. However, from a joint health perspective, ball throwing is one of the most damaging activities you can repeatedly do with a spaniel, especially over…
Spaniels are active, enthusiastic dogs that thrive on movement. When joint pain develops—whether from arthritis, past injury, or general wear and tear—many owners struggle to strike the right balance between keeping their dog active and avoiding further damage. Too little exercise leads to stiffness and muscle loss; too much or the wrong type of exercise…
Arthritis is common in spaniels, particularly as they get older, but it is not limited to senior dogs. Active, enthusiastic breeds like Cocker and Springer Spaniels often develop joint wear earlier due to a lifetime of high-energy movement. While arthritis cannot be reversed, the way you manage it at home makes a significant difference to…
Front leg limping in a spaniel is always a sign that something is wrong, even if your dog otherwise seems happy and eager to carry on as normal. Spaniels are energetic, driven dogs and are well known for masking discomfort. This means front leg lameness is often more significant than it first appears. Because the…