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My dog is drooling excessively. Is it serious? Should I call the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 1 year and 1 month old | 33 lbs

My dog started drooling excessively is this bad?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 14th, 2016

Excessive drooling in dogs can be due to nausea, bloat, dental problems, poisonous plants, or heat stroke. Whether this is bad or not depends on the presence of other signs, such as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, excessive panting, or behavior out of the ordinary. If Bugsy is simply excessively drooling, he could be feeling nauseous or may have a dental problem, but if there are other symptoms, then it is likely something more serious. If there are any of the symptoms I mentioned above or his behavior is different from the normal, I would take him into a vet now. If he's just drooling, I would monitor him. Should the drooling continue for hours or additional symptoms develop, I would take him into the vet.

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

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    Excessive drooling can indicate a few things including extreme nausea/digestive upset, dental or gum issues with the mouth, or even a reaction to a toxic or harmful substance. It is best to seek veterinary care for Bugsy to address the issue, especially if it came on suddenly or you see other signs of illness such as vomiting, lethargy or diarrhea.

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