However, a dog drooling more than usual might be cause for some concern. What might seem normal could be indicative of an underlying problem, and we want to prevent that problem from getting worse. The causes listed below can help you assess the situation and know whether a call to the vet is necessary.
We would prefer if you would reach out to us regardless, so we can give you peace of mind. Certain dog breeds are notorious for being slobbery. This includes Saint Bernards, Bloodhounds, Mastiffs, and other jowly canines. When they drink, water can also get stuck in these folds.
Heavy drooling is a normal reaction in this case and nothing to be worried about. A variety of conditions can cause abnormally heavy drooling in dogs, in addition to other symptoms. Oral and dental diseases, if they advance, can cause serious illness throughout the body and even be life-threatening in some cases. Dogs love to put things in their mouth and chew on things. Wood chips, pieces of plastic, bone fragments from chewing on bones , and even string are known hazards.
An upset stomach, be it nausea or a stomachache, can also cause heavy drooling in dogs. Drooling brought on by nausea is of course temporary, and can even be resolved with anti-nausea medication prescribed by your veterinarian.
Anxiety is another factor that might cause your dog to drool more than normal. Talk to us so we can help your pet overcome their anxiety and live a happier and less slobbery life. The stimuli that lead to this are taste and touch sensations involving the mouth and tongue. Higher centers in the central nervous system can also excite or inhibit the salivary nuclei. Lesions involving either the central nervous system or the oral cavity can cause excessive salivation as well.
Diseases that affect the pharynx, esophagus, and stomach can also stimulate excessive production of saliva. Conversely, normal saliva production may appear excessive in animals with an anatomic abnormality that allows saliva to dribble out of the mouth, or are affected with a condition that affects swallowing.
Ingestion of a toxin, a caustic agent, or a foreign body can also lead to ptyalism. Young dogs are more likely to have a form of ptyalism caused by a congenital problem such as a portosystemic shunt. Under normal conditions, the portal vein enters the liver and allows toxic components of the blood to be detoxified by the liver.
When a shunt is present, the portal vein is inappropriately connected to another vein, which causes blood to bypass the liver. Yorkshire terriers , Maltese , Australian cattle dogs , miniature schnauzers , and Irish wolfhound breeds have a relatively higher incidence of congenital portosystemic shunts. Enlargement of the esophagus is hereditary in wirehaired fox terriers and miniature schnauzers, and familial predispositions have been reported in the German shepherd , Newfoundland , great Dane , Irish setter , Chinese shar-pei, greyhound , and retriever breeds.
Congenital hiatal hernia has been recognized in the Chinese shar-pei. Giant breeds, such as the St. Bernard and the mastiff , are known for excessive drooling. There are many different causes for excessive salivation. You will need to give a thorough history of your dog's health, including vaccination status, current medications, possible toxin exposure, a background history of symptoms, and any other possible incidents that might have precipitated this condition.
Your doctor will need to distinguish between hypersalivation associated with a condition that is causing difficulty swallowing, from hypersalivation associated with nausea. Your vet may perform blood work, take X-rays or an ultrasound to diagnose the issue. This can cause additional issues if your dog is not getting adequate nutrition and hydration. Your vet will discuss with you the best way to help your pet get nutrition during this time. This could include IV fluids and nutrition.
Tooth decay : Tooth decay can cause drool but also causes more serious issues. These can include discomfort and the ability to chew food, infection or an abscess. If your dog is having trouble chewing or playing with toys you should take your pet to the vet for a dental exam. Other symptoms of tooth decay will include bad breath, foul odor coming from the tooth and some discoloration. Stomach issues : If your pet has an upset stomach this might also cause some drooling.
If you think your pet might be having some digestive issues you want to keep a very close eye on him. Your pet could have eaten something poisonous or toxic which may require a trip to the vet. It could also be a more serious condition called bloat which can be life threatening and will require immediate medical intervention. When a dog gets bloat it means their stomach has filled with gas, and may have twisted. The vet will determine if your pet just needs a stomach pump to remove the gas or if surgery is needed to untwist the stomach.
Heat stroke :If your pet is having a heat stroke they may drool to try to cool themselves down. You also may see excessive panting as well.
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