My French bulldog is drooling, licking, and frothing. Is it bloat?

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My female French bulldog is drooling abnormally and continues to lick as if she wants to vomit . White froth from the mouth from time to time . Should I seek emergency care ? Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | spayed | 2 years and 11 months old | 35 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Salivation could be caused by a number of things, including nausea, dental pain, toxin ingestion, a foreign body stuck in the mouth or elsewhere in the gastrointestinal tract, injury to the tongue (as can happen with electrical injury from chewing on electrical cords) or bloat. Bloat (also known as Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus or GDV) is a life-threatening condition where the stomach twists and distends with gas. Bloat can occur in any dog, although large deep - chested dogs tend to be affected by it more frequently. A distended abdomen, retching/looking like she is trying to vomit without production of vomit, salivation, pale gums, and labored breathing can be signs of bloat, and if you notice these signs you should rush Rosie to the vet immediately, as it is a medical emergency and can be deadly. It’s difficult to tell from the picture, but if the photo of her abdomen indicates she is more bloated-looking than usual, that could be a cause for concern. Please have Rosie seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible to allow for diagnosis and treatment. If Rosie could have eaten anything such as medications, household cleaners, plants, toys, food scraps, or garbage, please let the vet know about it to help them determine if there could be toxicity.. Best of luck to you both, and I hope Rosie feels better soon!

My French bulldog is drooling, licking, and frothing. Is it bloat?

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