Why is my dog drooling excessively but still eating and playing?

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Teddy is a small breed chaweenie mix he had been drooling a lot like leaving drool marks every were I’m not sure if he got into something or if there is something wrong with him he been eating playing going to the bedroom all normal he’s just been drooling a lot I don’t have any money for him to go see a vet right now and I’m worried there is something really wrong with him!! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 5 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Excessive drooling can happen for a few different reasons, but I wouldn't worry about anything serious if he is otherwise eating, drinking and acting normal. There are certain house plants, materials, or chemicals that can cause a dog to drool excessively. It would be good to keep an eye out for anything like that and remove it from the environment if he is chewing on it. Drooling can also happen with mouth pain. This is often due to dental disease (less likely in a young dog), laceration of the tongue or gums, or something stuck in his mouth. It's good to have a good look in his mouth and see if you can identify any obvious problems. If Teddy is not getting better after two days, or is not acting normal, then it would be best to take him to a vet for an exam. I understand that money is an issue, but there are often various options in these cases and I recommend contacting a local animal rescue for advice about affordable veterinary care. I hope that helps and Teddy gets better soon.

Why is my dog drooling excessively but still eating and playing?

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