Carita Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 hard to tell - it could be a blockage somewhere... or trouble swallowing properly when she's asleep ... I have no idea , but I hope you have a successful vet visit and get it sorted :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 One cause of excess saliva is nausea. Please take your dog to the vet without delay if you feel something is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) Bad teeth or something stuck in her teeth however could be other things too so take her to the vet asap. As she is not a drooly breed obviously something is amiss. Its not something that will just go away & sounds like she is uncomfortable with whatever is the cause. Hopefully its something easily fixed. Edited September 4, 2014 by Christina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carita Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 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 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Please take her to the vet ASAP. Maybe she has a bad tooth or is feeling very nauseous for some reason. Whatever it is it's causing her distress. Can you get her to a vet today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carita Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carita Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The excess saliva was caused by a bad tooth 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 That's good :) she will soon be MUCH happier . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carita Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 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. The excess saliva was caused by a bad tooth 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Wait, I don't get it. Have you seen a vet? Why would it be wishful thinking if you have a vet diagnosis? Does your vet know about her heart issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carita Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 The vet dx the heart murmur & found the decayed tooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 She may live to a ripe old age with a heart murmur. Our old Chihuahua had one, a slight one that didn't need any medication & he died at age 16. Its hard to check dogs teeth at the back when they are a small breed as you can't open their mouth wide enough without being scared of hurting them. Hopefully all will be ok now. Your vet sounds nice letting her friend stay with her too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carita Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 There is medication available for the heart murmur if she had a high grade murmur. My Cavalier with a murmur is now on medication and he is doing much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I guess it's all about the quality of life. My friend's cav recently had surgery to fix something up - I can't remember if it was heart related or not but he's much better and happier now. Just keep his weight on the slim side - because being fat doesn't help breathing either, and make sure between you and your vet - you notice if anything changes (better or worse). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carita Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 you definitely need to speak with the VET . if it is a receptionist at fault then he needs to know. And - make sure you check the phone numbers they have for you .. it may be that there is a number incorrect ...it does happen .. hope it all works out . and - get youself some el cheapo reading glasses from 2 dollar shops - I have several pair :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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