Why is my dog suddenly drooling and foaming after being outside?

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My 3 year old golden retriever suddenly started hyper-salivating today. He's been fine all day, a little stressed because I brought home a rescue dog from a shelter, but they were getting along fine. We were outside playing fetch, I brought him inside and noticed his mouth was dripping and foaming. He's never been like this before. I wipe it up and he starts dripping again. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 2 years and 9 months old | 100 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for your post! It sounds like Riley may have gotten into something outside. Hypersalivation can be from many possible causes. With his age, I would suspect something irritating (chemical, toad, insect sting) or something stuck in his oral cavity. Have you looked inside his mouth to ensure there isn't a stick or something stuck? If not, I would rinse out his mouth with the hose on low pressure and see if that helps. If there is any swelling, I would give a dose of Benadryl and take him to your veterinarian right away in case this is a severe allergic reaction. The dose of Benadryl would be 100mg if Riley's weight is indeed 100lb. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions / concerns

Why is my dog suddenly drooling and foaming after being outside?

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