My dog smacks his lips after sleeping. What could be the cause?

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Hi, I have a 5 year old dog which is a shih tzu/pug mix. I notice that especially after he has been sleeping he wakes up smacking his lips. It does seem to help if I give him a little food with 2 oz if water. Any ideas what may be going on? Thanks! Terry. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 4 months and 22 days old | 18.5 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Java’s lip smacking can be due to dry mouth, hair in the mouth if he has long hair on the lips, nausea, or dental disease. Keep any long hair trimmed and keep his mouth clean from food particles. Check his lips for redness or scabbing. Monitor his eating habits and energy level for any signs of illness and ask his veterinarian if he has any signs of dental disease. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog smacks his lips after sleeping. What could be the cause?

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