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No, there's already power games on at the moment. If he gets special treatment she wont be happy. Already he's just a PITA brother.

Thanks cavNrott. I guess its the differences in metabolism that is the issue here with my boy. The 7yr old female doesn't like to walk too far so it's just around the block twice a day . She has a heart murmur so I cant over work her. Luckily my boy loves to chase a ball so I'll have to increase this play for him

Thank you for those sweet words. I have been so worried. He's de-sexed & only 21/2 yrs old. He's been checked by the vet & has great health I've cut his servings back a little so I guess we will just have to increase the exercise "There are NO hormones fed to any chickens in Australia"

I just don't understand why my male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is gaining weight. I have 2 Cavs who eat the same yet it is only the male that gains weight. They share a chicken thigh fillet if theyre large or each have a small one. They each get a dog biscuit in the morning , about 1Tblsn mince after feeding the birds and a chicken neck. Could it possibly be hormones fed to the chickens that is causing this?

Theres no mention of the courts decision but theres a pic in todays paper of the most beautiful Bulldog with his family My link

I don't know how bad her murmur is. The vet does house calls & I don't have a car. He decided to admit her for the day to check her teeth & throat for signs of polyps etc but thought her gagging was because of a heart murmur. That murmur had not been picked up before & I don't understand why. She was booked in for hospital yesterday. They went to the groomers the day before to be easier to handle with a short coat. I was advised by the vet that a nurse would ring the day before to give instructions & she was to have no food on the day. I tried to ring at 5pm but they'd closed early . We walked early in the morning so her bowels would be empty before the ambulance collected her. We all fasted. If she couldn't eat then neither would I or her brother , but it was all for nothing. The ambulance never arrived at all. We sat quietly all day waiting & just drinking water. I rang the surgery at 4pm & asked had we been forgotten & am really annoyed at the lies I was told. "They'd tried a few times to ring me but ( I ) didn't answer the phone , so they thought ( I'd) changed my mind." I explained my phone has caller ID & I was sitting beside it all day with my cell phone in my pocket & neither rang. To that I got a flippant answer that I should've called earlier before 4pm. I told her I cant go through another day like that so just give me the meds the vet said he'd give her. These will be posted to me today apparently, after the vet clears it. I apologise for the long post which is part venting but I thought I'd post a follow up from my original. I feel I must talk directly to the vet so will ask if I can be put through to him

I never gave that a thought.. Thanks Fieldlover. It explains how the police found the Bulldog so soon

I hope the results of the court case is published . I was incredibly impressed with the police to have found that bulldog within 30mins of it being reported.

Thanks Christina, I needed to hear/read that. Ive not looked in her mouth since my other cav chewed up my prescription glasses last year. Guess I expected the bones she chews on to keep her teeth clean

The vet dx the heart murmur & found the decayed tooth

From the Newcastle Herald... " A WOMAN will front court over the alleged theft of a British Bulldog in Lake Macquarie on Monday night. Police say they received a call about 7pm that a resident’s British Bulldog and Pug had gone missing. The Pug was handed in to a nearby vet clinic and staff contacted its owner; however, the Bulldog was still missing. Following further investigations by Lake Macquarie police, a home in Arcadia Vale was searched about 7.30pm, and the missing dog recovered. A 38-year-old woman has been issued with a Field Court Attendance Notice for the offence of steal dog. The matter is listed before Toronto Local Court on Wednesday 22 October 2014."

It could also be heart related as she now has a heart murmer & the gagging only happens when she's in a deep sleep. It's my wishful thinking that the tooth is to blame. I'm just so happy to have a wonderful caring vet. He suggested both my cavs go to the surgery for her procedure so they stay together. That's a relief. Something that can be fixed... sometimes (when it's not dinner related) it can be a stroke or heart problems as well... I've got a friend who has a ckcs with heart problems, and he has trouble breathing especially at night, drools and snores.

The excess saliva was caused by a bad tooth so she's is booked in for its removal next week. My poor baby, she has been so brave & not complained at all nor changed her eating habits.

The vet cant come until Wednesday. She's gagged for a few weeks so a few more days should be OK She has no nausea & is eating , drinking, walking & playing as usual. The only thing noticeable is the slight stain & that doesn't appear like a problem as she's Blenheim , but I know it's there. Her waking up gagging is the concern . Ive discussed this with other dog's carers & all have said it can be normal that their tongue rolls back & shuts the airways off. I don't feel overly confident with that view which is why I googled dogs health issues & found this forum. I'll just have to be patient & wait until Wednesday

Thanks.. I did wonder about her teeth even though they look good to me. She's not showing any signs of pain or stress but dogs are such hero's when it comes to their own health. I'll get the vet to call in & check her out. Appreciate your replies :)

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My 7yr old female cav seems to be producing excess saliva & before I get a vet to check her out I'm hoping someone here can suggests a cause . She started to stain on the right side of her mouth & lately this has advanced to the left side as well. The stain doesn't bother me its just an indicator that somethings wrong. The worry is that she often wakes up gagging. It stressing her so much that she jumps out of bed & runs around until she can catch her breath again. I used to think it was because of her snoring, then perhaps her tongue had relaxed so much that it blocked her throat. Now I'm wondering if that saliva is the cause. Any suggestions?