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My healthy dog is drooling excessively lately. Is this a problem?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 8 years and 9 months old | 65 lbs

my dog seems to drool more excessively lately. Is this a problem? She is a Lab/English Pointer cross and is 9 yrs old.and very healthy.

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 18th, 2018

Increased drooling alone (no vomiting or loss of appetite) is probably nothing to worry about but can uncommonly signal a tooth or mouth problem or a problem with the facial muscles. If it’s one sided, there are other signs, or it seems excessive, see your vet. Best of luck to you and Daisy!

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