Mitral Valve Disease

Heart mitral valve disease (MVD) is the leading cause of death of Cavalier King Charles spaniels throughout the world. MVD is a polygenetic disease which afflicts over half of all Cavaliers by age 5 years and nearly all Cavaliers by age 10 years, should they survive that long.

Possible Test Results :

  • No evidence of mitral regurgitation
  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 4
  • Grade 5
  • Grade 6
More MVD Information (opens a new window)

Mitral Valve Disease is an optional test for the following breeds :

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