When does a cocker spaniel want your attention?
when your Cocker Spaniel is so pleased to see you that he forgets his manners and jumps up just as you’re trying to get through the door with your weekly shopping; he barks constantly to get your attention, especially if you’re busy on the phone; he jumps on and off the furniture and runs around in circles.
Are there any health problems with American Cocker Spaniels?
American Cocker Spaniels are smaller and are more commonly kept as pets. On the other hand, English Cocker Spaniels have still remained as hunting dogs. This page looks at common American Cocker Spaniel health problems. Because Cocker Spaniels have long ears, they are prone to develop ear problems, such as:
What kind of eye problems does a cocker spaniel have?
Common eye problems that tend to affect cocker spaniels include: Cherry Eye Dry Eye Other Eye Problems (such as entropion, ectropion, and distichiasis)
Why is my Cocker Spaniel panting on his side?
This will ‘force’ your dog to swallow and will help to calm him down. If your cocker is panting and finds it difficult to lie on his side he may be suffering from a condition called “orthopnea” which is caused by fluid on the lungs.
American Cocker Spaniels are smaller and are more commonly kept as pets. On the other hand, English Cocker Spaniels have still remained as hunting dogs. This page looks at common American Cocker Spaniel health problems. Because Cocker Spaniels have long ears, they are prone to develop ear problems, such as:
Common eye problems that tend to affect cocker spaniels include: Cherry Eye Dry Eye Other Eye Problems (such as entropion, ectropion, and distichiasis)
How to tell if your Cocker Spaniel has an ear infection?
Some symptoms of ear infections in Cocker Spaniels are itchiness, head shaking, redness of ear canal, excessive wax build up and unpleasant smell. Ear infection may be due to yeast infection or bacterial infection, or both.
What are the symptoms of AIHA in Cocker Spaniels?
The condition of AIHA may be mild and hardly noticeable, or it may be sudden in onset and severe. Symptoms of AIHA are usually vague and indistinct, such as poor appetite, weakness, listlessness, and lethargy. The dog may have a rapid heartbeat and rapid breathing.
