The owners often say that their dogs are very drooling - this is a fairly common phenomenon. It is important to determine why the dog has drool from the mouth, because this can be the beginning of the disease, and it is important to help the pet in time.
Possible causes of salivation
The most natural reason is the reaction to food, to its smell and appearance. Another harmless reason for salivation may be stress and anxiety.
But there are many diseases that become the reasons for the dog's drooling. Almost all diseases of gums and teeth provoke salivation. Saliva performs a protective role by washing the mucous membranes of the mouth.
Sometimes strong salivation is caused by diseases of the ears - otitis , fungal infections, bacterial inflammation.
Temperature , weakness, lack of appetite, secretions from the eyes and nose, and even the dog is very drooling - all these can be manifestations of a viral infection, you should immediately go to the doctor, especially if the pet is not vaccinated. Such diseases can be life threatening.
Increased salivation is often a symptom of peptic ulcer, gastritis, liver problems, gastrointestinal tract.
Salivation occurs at the initial stage of poisoning with chemicals or poor-quality food, then vomiting or diarrhea may be added.
Do not forget that there are breeds of dogs (shar pei, St. Bernard, boxers), in which saliva flows due to the peculiarity of anatomy.
To decide what to do, if the dog is drenched with drooling, you should carefully inspect the oral cavity and gently brush your teeth. In the event that irritating factors are absent (stress, travel, eating), and abundant salivation continues, it is worthwhile to come to a specialist and consult. This may be a symptom of internal disease or even rabies.