My dog is drooling excessively but seems fine. What could be the cause?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 65 lbs
my dog is acting fine but excessively drooling for no reason. she just opened her mouth and a good amount of water just came out
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Published on March 28th, 2018
This usually happens when something is irritating their mouth. This could be due to Bella chewing on a house plant, an insect, frog, or irritating chemical. They can also drool a lot if there is bad dental disease, or a laceration in the mouth. It's best to have a good look in Bella's mouth and see if you can detect anything out of the ordinary. It's also good to gently flush out her mouth (can use a hose for this) with water for a minute or two. If she happens to cough, then this indicates you are flushing too hard, or too much. If she starts vomiting, behaving differently, or has other concerning signs of a problem, then it's best to have a vet evaluate her as soon as possible. I hope that helps and all is well with Bella.
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Published on March 22nd, 2020
It could be Bella is in pain, feeling nauseous, or, has a dental problem causing the drooling and lethargy. Keep an eye on her tonight and if she is still acting this way in the morning, have her seen by a vet.
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