My dog is excessively drooling and licking. Why is he so lethargic?

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Shadow was fine yesterday jumping around playing he went out this morning and everything seemed fine he is eating and drinking normally but he has started excessively drooling and licking i know this isn't normal what can i do he is very down in himself. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 6 years and 9 months old

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These are often signs of nausea. Nausea can occur from many conditions such as foreign body ingestion and obstruction, pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, among other possibilities. This may be something temporary. However, if this continues, I recommend that you have Shadow evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. This will likely require bloodwork and abdominal imaging in terms of diagnostics. Treatment would be based on findings. At the very least your veterinarian could start him on medications to make him feel better. In the meantime, keep water available at all times to try to prevent dehydration. Good luck and have a good day!

My dog is excessively drooling and licking. Why is he so lethargic?

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