Exactly this. We lost our Cavalier 18 months ago and would like another dog. We genuinely can't afford the vets especially the consultation fees just to look at the patient which were about £55 last time we went.
We saw him about 6 months ago at The Lowry, great night out. Got to be honest he was starting to show his age a bit. Other people noticed it as well. It didn't spoil the show at all. Enjoy, as annoying people say.