Syringomyelia in dogs
A painful condition where fluid-filled cavities form within the spinal cord, often linked to a skull that is too small for the brain. It causes neck pain, sensitivity to touch and repeated scratching at the air near the neck.
2 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Syringomyelia, including Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.8 to 13.3 years.
Syringomyelia in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- neurological condition
- Breeds affected
- 2 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Syringomyelia is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Syringomyelia (2), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.