Cocker Spaniels, Poodles, and Basset Hounds are predisposed. Ocular melanosis (OM) is a disease of the eye which in dogs is almost found exclusively in the Cairn Terrier. The disease is caused by an increase of melanocytes in the iris, sclera, and surrounding structures. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) is common in dogs. Symptoms include American Cockers are susceptible to three blood-clotting diseases – von Willebrand's disease, Factor X deficiency, and thrombocytopenia. Other health issues in the breed include liver disease (hepatitis) and autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Occasionally reported have been lysosomal storage disease, cerebellar ataxia, and chondrodysplasia. Sep 27, 2022 · The breed was America’s most popular from 1935 to 1953, after which it remained a top breed until it regained the top spot from 1983 to 1990, when the still-current Labrador retriever era began. In 2021, the cocker spaniel was the country’s 29th most popular breed. In Britain, it ranks third. Apr 6, 2021 · A 6-year-old female-neutered Cocker Spaniel was presented for investigation of a 3-week history of persistent pyrexia, lethargy, thoracic spinal pain and anorexia. Bloodwork documented marked elevation in C-reactive protein (CRP) 103.5 mg/L (0-8.2 mg/L) and haematological changes consistent with marked systemic inflammation. Oct 9, 2017 · IMT in Dogs: My Cocker Spaniel’s Battle With Autoimmune Disease Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia: Day One. Saturday, October 7th, 2017. My dog is living a natural, more organic, less chemical life. He consumes a healthy diet, gets titer tested for vaccines, and he never gets any sort of chemical put onto his coat or skin. The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) is a cluster of genes important for the immune response, and it has been associated with various diseases in humans and dogs, including cancer and autoimmune diseases (Kennedy et al 2007). English Cocker spaniels with anal sac tumours had a significantly higher frequency of a specific version of a Jun 28, 2016 · An autoimmune condition: Where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissue, including the brain and structures linked to the brain. Other examples of autoimmune conditions include rheumatoid arthritis and hemolytic anemia. Breed-related: Many dog breeds have a genetic tendency toward meningitis, such as: Beagles (as part of Beagle pain Factor II (prothrombin) disorders are rare. Prothrombin is one of the proteins that plays a role in clotting of blood. Boxer dogs have been reported to have prothrombin that is present in normal amounts in the body but does not function normally. A disorder of Factor II has been reported in English Cocker Spaniels. Sep 14, 2022 · Anemia occurs in all breeds, ages, and genders of dogs. Some breeds are predisposed to a certain type of anemia, called Immune-mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA) including: American Cocker Spaniel. Miniature Schnauzer. Collie. Doberman Pinscher. English Springer Spaniel. Poodle. Bichon Frise. Miniature Pinscher. Old English Sheepdog. Maltese Glaucoma, an eye condition that affects Cocker Spaniels and people too, is an extremely painful disease that rapidly leads to blindness if left untreated. Symptoms include squinting, watery eyes, bluing of the cornea (the clear front part of the eye), and redness in the whites of the eyes. LF815.