Best Books About Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

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The Best Books

For The Care and Training of

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

We recommend these books about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and how to care for them. There are very few books about CKCSs which are totally open and honest about the serious genetic diseases which afflict the breed. Most books on this subject are written by Cavalier breeders who want to promote their dogs and their kennels.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, by D. Caroline Coile, is the exception to this rule. It is well written, balanced, and objective, and the author has no ulterior motive in writing it. It also is reasonably priced and usually is easy to find in major bookstores, or you may order it online by clicking the icon at the right.
For the Love of Ollie, by Sandy Ross Smith, tells the very touching story about one Cavalier's struggle with the painful, debilitating disease of syringomyelia, along with helpful information about the disorder. All proceeds from the sale of this book will be directed towards the syringomyelia genome research fund established at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. You may order it online by clicking the book cover icon at the right or click here. U.S. $13.95 plus shipping.
Chiari-Like Malformation and Syringomyelia in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, by Clare Rusbridge. This is Dr. Rusbridge's 2007 Ph.D. thesis, a 200+ page thorough study of syringomyelia and Chiari-like malformation in the breed, including photos. Dr. Rusbridge has been an outstanding leader among the neurologists and other veterinary specialists researching this disorder. If you want to know anything and everything about CM/SM, this is the tome for you. It analyzes the disorder, including its genetics, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, surgical management, and prognosis, with a complete, easy-to-understand summary which is worth the price of the book by itself. You may order it by email by clicking the book cover icon at the right or click here. U.S. $45.00 donation to SM DNA Research, includes shipping.
Good Owners, Great Dogs, by Brian Kilcommons, is the absolute best book for basic training of both the Cavalier and its owner. You may order it online by clicking the icon at the right.
Pet Health & Diet Record Book, by Marie Logue. Keep important health information together in one place! Record details of health check-ups, history of vaccinations and medications. Track diet changes. 5x7 size fits in purse or gear bag. Great reference for pet sitter, kennel, relatives. Marie Logue is a long-time owner/handler of Cavalier champions in obedience, agility, and rally! You may order it online by clicking the icon at the right or click here. U.S. $14.95 plus shipping.
The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health: The complete pet health resource for your dog, cat, horse or other pets - in everyday language, by Merck Publishing and Merial. The title says it all! This in-depth new resource, authored by over 200 veterinary experts, covers the full spectrum of today's pets, from dogs, cats and horses to birds, reptiles, fish and other exotic pets. No other book provides as much health information on as many types of animals. The one resource for a lifetime of pets. You may order it online by clicking the icon at the right.
Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, by George A. Padgett, is the most important single volume ever written about dogs' genetic diseases. We include this book as a reference in the Veterinary Resources sections of several of the pages of this website. You may order it online by clicking the icon at the right.
Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, by Alex Gough and Alison Thomas, is a comprehensive reference to all the diseases and disorders of dogs and cats that are either inherited or more prevalent in certain breeds. It follows on the heels of Dr. Padgett's book, above. We also include this book as a reference in the Veterinary Resources sections of several of the pages of this website. You may order it online by clicking the icon at the right.
Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, by James M. Giffin M.D. and Liisa D. Carlson D.V.M., is a updated edition of the book first authored by the late Delbert G. Carlson, D.V.M., who set the standard for pet owners' veterinary handbooks. Dr. Liisa Carlson is Delbert Carlson's daughter. You may order it online by clicking the icon at the right.
The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats, by Amy D. Shojai is another excellent resource to grab in those emergency situations when your Cavalier needs medical aid quickly. You may order it online by clicking the icon at the right.

How to order Chiari-Like Malformation and Syringomyelia in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

You may order either on PayPal (which is preferred) or by emailing Penny Knowler at penny.knowler@ntlworld.com.

To order on PayPal, you first must be registered as a member. Once you log in and are on your Personal Account page, click on the "Send Money" tab. On the Send Money page, enter Penny's email address and the amount -- $45.00 U.S. Dollars -- and select "Goods (Other)" as the Category of Purchase. Insert "SM DNA Research" as the E-Mail Subject title, and in the Note box, tell Penny you want a copy of the thesis and give your name and complete postal mailing address.

If you email Penny, include in your message your full name and complete postal mailing address and tell her you want to send payment for the thesis.

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