Molly's mom
Well-known member
Let me preface my plea by letting you all know that not only am I new to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel world, but I have never owned a dog before either so everything is new to me.
When I got Molly I knew the MVD was a real possibility, I had never head of SM until I joined this discussion board. I've just finished reading many of the posts as well as many of the reference articles and here is where I need some advice from fellow board members. I'm embarrassed to say that I am freaking out :shock:
So many of the symptoms are said to be possibly normal dog activities. At what point do you become alarmed?
Molly is 16 months old and occasionally she scratches (once a day, maybe?)
She has always had some tearing and occasionally rubs her face on the carpet or your lap.
The only tender area on her body is if someone tries to pick her up under her arms (armpit area)
She does scoot her butt on occasion but her anal glands have had to emptied a few times.
When she is overly excited (around large crowds)she will do the "Cavalier Snort" but does not snore or otherwise seem to have breathing problems.
I have read suggestions to others regarding keeping a diary which is a great idea. I would be greatful to hear from anyone elses experience as to what they think sends up a red flag. (i.e. what constitutes too much scratching etc.) or how much of this if any can be normal.
I am so sorry for this rambling and thank you for your patience. :thnx:
When I got Molly I knew the MVD was a real possibility, I had never head of SM until I joined this discussion board. I've just finished reading many of the posts as well as many of the reference articles and here is where I need some advice from fellow board members. I'm embarrassed to say that I am freaking out :shock:
So many of the symptoms are said to be possibly normal dog activities. At what point do you become alarmed?
Molly is 16 months old and occasionally she scratches (once a day, maybe?)
She has always had some tearing and occasionally rubs her face on the carpet or your lap.
The only tender area on her body is if someone tries to pick her up under her arms (armpit area)
She does scoot her butt on occasion but her anal glands have had to emptied a few times.
When she is overly excited (around large crowds)she will do the "Cavalier Snort" but does not snore or otherwise seem to have breathing problems.
I have read suggestions to others regarding keeping a diary which is a great idea. I would be greatful to hear from anyone elses experience as to what they think sends up a red flag. (i.e. what constitutes too much scratching etc.) or how much of this if any can be normal.
I am so sorry for this rambling and thank you for your patience. :thnx: