All dogs drool, some are heavy droolers, others are not.. People that love dogs certainly would not love drool. Unlike owners of normally drooling dogs, an owner of a pet that drools excessively would always need to have towels ready to clean the slobber from the dogs mouth.
The glands inside the dogs mouth produce the enzyme-rich saliva necessary to facilitate the chewing and digestion of food. Yummy food generally makes dogs drool. Some breeds though, like the Saint Bernard, Boxers and bloodhounds are noted to be droolers because of the skin folds on the mouth that traps and prevents the saliva from being contained in the mouth. Heavy droolers or not, dogs will remain mans well loved, affectionate and loyal companions. Dont be too concerned if your dog drools excessively as a bandana used as a bib would make the dogs fur slobber-free.
Excessive drooling, especially on breeds that do not drool heavily should be a cause for concern as it can result to dehydration. Moreover the dogs hyper salivation can be a symptom of an underlying disease. It can also be a manifestation of a foreign object or a health issue inside the mouth that stimulates the excessive secretion of the salivary gland. A dog owner have the responsibility of knowing the reasons behind the dogs change in drooling pattern. A dog that has an abnormal drooling act would be lethargic and would have breathing difficulties. Headshaking and incessant mouth pawing should clue an owner that all is not well with the pet.
There are a number of reasons why a dog would drool excessively. It is probable that the abnormal secretion of the salivary gland is triggered by a foreign object such as a bone or a piece of string stuck between the teeth or a sliver of wood embedded on the gums or on the walls of the mouth. Removal of these foreign objects is imperative. Caution must be exercised in removing these foreign objects lest it cause the dog more injuries.
Gum and dental problems can result to excessive drooling. The dog may have an abscessed tooth, an infected gum or a mouth tumor. Dogs with these concerns will be in pain, would have bad breath and have eating difficulties.
Motion sickness can make the dog drool but it is not life threatening. Life threatening issues associated with excessive drooling are heatstroke, bloat, rabies and poisoning. Urgent medical attention is necessary for these serious health concerns to safeguard the life of the pet.
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