My dog foams at mouth while eating. Is it bad breath or teeth?

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Why does my dog foam at the mouth while he is eating? It only occurs while he eats his food. I do not exercise him right before or right after he eats, so he is not panting while he eats. His breath does smell pretty bad, so I was considering his teeth to be the issue. I have given him Greenies dental treats for now. I know that I should be brushing his teeth but I’m still trying to train him to listen and be obident. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 54 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question about Choco. The foaming that you are observing could be secondary to excessive salivation or eating fast. It is also possible that his teeth are causing him discomfort and leading to the foam that you are noticing. If he is otherwise acting normally I would recommend continuing to monitor this problem. If at any point he develops any other symptoms such as inappetance or vomiting I would recommend having him evaluated by your veterinarian. Hope this helps!

My dog foams at mouth while eating. Is it bad breath or teeth?

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