Why is my 11-month-old Boxer puppy suddenly drooling excessively?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 10 months and 30 days old | 50 lbs
My Boxer is drooling excessively. She has never done this before. She is 11 months old and has never had any problems.
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Published on February 3rd, 2017
Drooling is a sign of nausea which could be caused by something she ate. She may correct herself, so I would suggest perhaps monitoring her for the next 6 hrs to see if this behavior stops. If she continues to drool and/or other symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite) develop then that is definitely a good time to get her checked by your local veterinarian. Other possible causes of drooling are: problems with her teeth, infection, and nausea due to organ malfunction (i.e. kidneys, liver, etc). You can also offer her a bland diet of boiled plain chicken and rice or cottage cheese for the next few feedings to see if this too will help settle her stomach. I hope your puppy Rousey recovers well!
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Published on August 12th, 2017
First, I would look around your house and yard and see if there is anything you can find that Olivia ate or got into. If you find something, post a new question and we can help you find out if it is toxic. Drooling can be a sign of nausea, something bitter-tasting in the mouth, or a reaction to a toxic substance. Possible causes of diarrhea include food intolerance, food allergies, intestinal parasites, dietary indiscretion, bacterial or viral infection, toxic exposure, stress colitis, among others. I would recommend that you remove any food for 12 hours to give her stomach a chance to rest. She can continue to have water or pedialyte. If she still has drooling/vomiting and diarrhea in 24 hours, she should see a vet immediately as puppies can get dehydrated very quickly. She should also be seen by a vet if she has a poor appetite, is lethargic, or is just not back to normal soon.
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Published on February 27th, 2019
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Drooling is sometimes a sign of nausea. It could have been that something she ate upset her belly. If this happens again, I would recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Otherwise, she is likely fine if this went away. Best of luck!
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Published on June 7th, 2017
Make sure she didn't get into something she shouldn't have as far as chewing on something, or eaten something she shouldn't have. Also try to make sure she doesn't have any stick or pieces of toys or food stuck in her mouth. Otherwise monitor and if not resolved tomorrow you may want to get her checked just to be safe.
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