Allergic dermatitis and food hypersensitivities may be present in clumber spaniels. Inflammatory bowel disease is a less common condition which is sometimes seen. Autoiommune hemolytic anemia is a serious disease which has been encountered in clumber spaniels. Hypothyroidism is not unusual in clumbers. We recommend the thyroid panel at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Elevated autoantibodies are often a precursor to full blown hypothyroidism.
They may present typically, as young pups who begin to suffer neurological problems at weaning. There have been occasional reports of punctate cataracts. These minute opacities in the lens in no way interfere with vision. They are not progressive. Cardiomyopathy is an uncommon but reported condition in clumber spaniels.