Australian Cavalier Health
Dedicated to improving Cavalier King Charles heart health through increasing the occurrence of the NEBL3 (AG/GG) gene
Category: Science
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What is Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD)?
Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is a progressive cardiac condition, most common in dogs (and seems effect CKCS especially), where the mitral valve degenerates, leading to its distortion and an…
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What is a heart murmur?
A heart murmur is a type of abnormal sound that can be detected when listening to the heart with a stethoscope (a procedure called auscultation). Normally, we hear two distinct sounds. Medically…
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What is NEBL3 (AG or GG) gene?
The ” NEBL3 or AG” gene in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels serves as a genetic marker within the NEBL gene, offering possible protection against early-onset Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD),…
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Cavalier Health is the website of a group of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeders working to improve the health of the breed through careful and coordinated breeding.
If you are a breeder looking to improve your genetics, or an owner looking to improve your Cavalier’s health and longevity, or someone thinking about buying a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – join us!
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