Exercise-Induced Collapse in English Springer Spaniels

Clinical overview

Why English Springer Spaniels carry elevated Exercise-Induced Collapse risk

English Springer Spaniels are predisposed to exercise-induced collapse relative to many mixed-breed dogs, driven by conformation and heritable risk. A digital vault turns fragmented vet PDFs into a chronological record specialists can trust. Keep symptoms, diagnostics, medications, and surgical notes together so every caregiver sees the same Exercise-Induced Collapse history.

Watch list

Symptom checklist

• Rear-limb weakness after 5–15 minutes of intense play
• Collapse with a clear mind (usually non-epileptic)
• Rapid recovery over minutes with rest
• Triggers: retrieve drills, heat, high drive
• DNM1 mutation positive or carrier

Digital vault protocol

Emergency & longitudinal management

1. Store DNM1 genotype documentation
2. Build an episode log: temp, activity, duration, recovery
3. Keep cardiac/neuro rule-outs adjacent in the vault
4. Document safe activity thresholds for trainers
5. Share EIC protocol with daycare and competition staff