Cav-A-Malt:Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Maltese Mix

What diseases can occur in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Maltese mix.

There are a number of known health problems associated with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel-Maltese mix breed. These include heart defects, eye problems, and joint disease.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are prone to a number of heart defects, the most common of which is mitral valve disease. This condition causes blood to leak from the left ventricle of the heart and can lead to congestive heart failure. Cavaliers are also prone to aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the aorta that can obstruct blood flow to the rest of the body.

Eye problems are also common in cavaliers and mix dogs. The most common of these conditions is syringomyelia, in which fluid-filled cavities form in the spinal cord. This can cause severe pain and neurological problems. Other eye diseases found in cavaliers include cataracts, glaucoma, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome).

Joint disease is also relatively common in this mix. Hip dysplasia, a condition in which the acetabulum does not form properly, is particularly common. This can lead to pain, lameness and arthritis. Other joint diseases that have been reported in cavaliers include elbow dysplasia, patellar luxation (dislocation of the kneecap), and Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (a condition that causes the head of the femur to die).