Spaniels are active, fast-moving dogs. Many injuries occur through overexertion, poor conditioning, or environmental hazards rather than accidents alone.
Key guides in this section
Start here (reduce risk fast)
- Joints & mobility (limping, stiffness and what to do)
- Weight management (reduce strain and injury risk)
- Calmness & impulse control (reduce reckless jumping and sudden sprinting)
- Vet care (when to book help and what to ask)
- Emergency symptoms (when to act fast)
Preventing strain at home
- Slipping on hard floors: preventing joint strain at home
- Best dog bed for a dog with arthritis (comfort and recovery)
- Spaniel won’t jump into the car anymore (pain vs fear)
Exercise choices that commonly cause injury
- Is ball throwing bad for a spaniel’s joints?
- Best exercise for spaniels with joint pain (what helps vs harms)
- Can you over exercise a Springer spaniel?
- Can you run with a Cocker spaniel?
- Training your spaniel for agility: getting started (warm-ups and safety)
Recovery, stiffness and early warning signs
- Spaniel stiff after rest (causes and what to do)
- Front leg limping in spaniels (common reasons)
- Sudden back leg limp in a spaniel (likely causes)
- How to help a spaniel with arthritis at home (safe routines)
Paws, nails and traction (often overlooked)
Common Injury Risks
- Overuse injuries
- Slips and falls
- Paw damage
- Field hazards
- Repetitive jumping
Conditioning and Fitness
- Gradual workload increase
- Warm-up and cool-down
- Age-appropriate exercise
Rest and Recovery
- Recognising fatigue
- Rest scheduling
- Crate and sleep management
When to Seek Veterinary Help
- Limping
- Swelling
- Behavioural changes
- Persistent pain
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