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Why does my dog drool a ton only when we're at the dog park?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Manchester Terrier (Standard) | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

Excessive drooling only at the dog park?

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Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 23rd, 2019

Drooling/salivation could be caused by a number of things, including stress, excitement, nausea, dental pain, toxin ingestion, a foreign body stuck in the mouth, injury to the tongue (as can happen with electrical injury from chewing on electrical cords) or bloat. If Vinny could have eaten anything such as medications, household cleaners, plants, toys, food scraps, or garbage, please have him seen by a vet right away, and let your vet know about it to help them determine if there could be toxicity. If no medical cause is noted, it could be stress/excitement induced, and I recommend working with a trainer who uses positive reinforcement techniques to help manage Vinny's stress and help him feel comfortable around other dogs.

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