Expert: Delores Beck - 12/15/2008

Question
Hi, my cockerspanial is 8 yrs old and i just notice that he is starting to really drool lately. He has been drinking water and doesn't seem to be trusty. Please tell me what could this mean?

Answer
Take him to the vet and see if his teeth need cleaning or he possibly has a lip fold infection.  And be sure and tell the vet he's drinking more than usual.  This needs to be checked out now.  Your vet should do a full Wellness check (blood tests, etc) to make sure his kidneys are okay.

Don't delay doing this.  Hopefully it's a simple mouth problem but it does need attention as soon as possible.

Best of luck,
Delores