The 2017-2018 flu season is in full gear and so far, it’s been more than a difficult one for the U.S. human population. Fear not, however, the Human Influenza Virus is not transferable to your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, nor is Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) transferable to you, thankfully! Here is some information about the […]
Merry Christmas, Everyone! On this Christmas Eve, we are sending you and your entire family (furry members included) the warmest of wishes for a happy and safe holiday season!
As families across the country begin preparing for next week’s Thanksgiving feasts, keep in mind that it’s never advisable to include your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (or any other breed, for that matter) in the forthcoming celebration of food, as hard as it is to refuse that adorable begging look! More often than not, tidbits […]
While we all enjoy the other joys of the Halloween season, few things would be worse than losing your beloved pet because your Trick or Treating loot was accidentally left within reach of your clever and curious Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. It’s well-known that chocolate in any form is dangerous for pets, but did you […]
With record high temperatures this year, it’s natural to expect that the typical ‘May through September’ flea and tick season will extend a little longer than usual. Because they thrive best at levels of high humidity that we don’t have here in Southern California, we’re fortunate to not have the rampant tick problem found in […]
As we head into August and sometimes the worst of the ‘dog days of summer’, it’s important to remember to keep a watchful eye on your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and ensure they don’t suffer from heat stroke. Amazingly, what doesn’t feel tremendously hot to humans can be life threatening to dogs, as they can […]
Happy Independence Day and we hope both you and your Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have a wonderful weekend of fun planned! We also wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone how terrifying the sound of fireworks can be for some pets and ask that extra caution be taken to keep them safe and sound […]
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are extremely outgoing and friendly by nature, of course, and much of this comes from the interactions a puppy has with his littermates from birth until twelve to sixteen weeks of age. Positive puppyhood experiences with his mother, brothers and sisters provide valuable lessons in how to act around other dogs, […]
As you can probably imagine, we bond with all of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies born here at Gillcrest Cavaliers, so it will come as no surprise that one of our very favorite things is receiving photos them throughout their lives! With that in mind, we thought we’d share a few photos that we […]
Grooming the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a relatively simple task … something that makes the breed ideal for those who not see themselves spending hours trimming and clipping their dog or regularly visiting a professional groomer. Here are some tips I’ve compiled for you that I hope will be helpful! Before bathing, we recommend […]