My small dog is drooling heavily after being outside, what's wrong?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 15 lbs
My young dog, about 15 lbs., came in from outside drooling heavily. She sits by me on the couch, and that end of the couch is soaked. I have no harmful chemicals put there. She is still wanting snacks. What could this mean?
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Published on July 7th, 2019
Either sh chewed/ingested something that is causing this reaction in her mouth or she may be experiencing severe nausea. give it a couple hours to calm down, if it doesn't get any better by then- take her to your vet to get it checked and treated.
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Published on February 28th, 2019
It definitely is possible that she ate something while outside that is either making her nauseated, or tasted bad and is causing her to drool. If the drooling continues or she shows any other signs of illness such as lethargy, vomiting, disorientation, etc, seeking veterinary care immediately is best.
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My dog just came inside and is suddenly drooling a ton, it's just dropping from her mouth. It's been going on for 10 minutes now. Her resps resps seem normal, about 40 a min. She's just laying on the couch now. She's isn't lethargic but she looks re
It definitely is possible that she ate something while outside that is either making her nauseated, or tasted bad and is causing her to drool. If the drooling continues or she shows any other signs of illness such as lethargy, vomiting, disorientation, etc, seeking veterinary care immediately is best.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My dog recently stranded drooling a lot Is that normal??
That doesn't look too excessive to me. If he was outside in the heat this could be normal, but he may also have eaten something or chewed something that irritated his mouth. Take a look in his mouth, check his gums, his tongue and underneath to see if you can see any injuries and/or foreign material. If the drooling continues without a known cause, I recommend getting him in to your vet to try and find out why he is doing this.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Excessive drooling only at the dog park?
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.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My dog started drooling excessively is this bad?
Excessive drooling in dogs can be due to nausea, bloat, dental problems, poisonous plants, or heat stroke. Whether this is bad or not depends on the presence of other signs, such as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, excessive panting, or behavior out of the ordinary. If Bugsy is simply excessively drooling, he could be feeling nauseous or may have a dental problem, but if there are other symptoms, then it is likely something more serious. If there are any of the symptoms I mentioned above or his behavior is different from the normal, I would take him into a vet now. If he's just drooling, I would monitor him. Should the drooling continue for hours or additional symptoms develop, I would take him into the vet.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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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
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.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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After coming back from a walk my Chunk got super drooly all of a sudden more than usual....he was still wanting to eat and drink and he pooped and peed on our walk. He seems to be acting normal otherwise but should i worry about the excessive drooli
Poor Chunk. Drooling is often a sign of nausea or stress. I would continue to watch him closely and make sure he does not become sick. I would limit his activity for the rest of the day and keep his meals small. If he starts vomiting you may want to have him seen by a veterinarian.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My dog (11 months) had to go in to Emergency vets with suspected bloat and foaming and hypersalivation of the mouth. X-ray showed gas in stomach which we were later told was passing through to his intestines. Bloods have come back normal but he is s
He may have ingested something he was not supposed to such as lizard or frog or sticks or getting into garbage. If they pant or drool excessively with their mouth open, they can ingest a lot of air to gas bloating. Drooling can also be a sign of nausea or pain. IF there is abdominal cramping from all the gas it can cause more drooling and nausea. The best thing to do is have them to continue to monitor him to make sure his pain in controlled and monitor for vomiting and make sure the gas dissolves and continues to be passed and does not cause pancreatitis or an ileus.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My 3 year old golden retriever suddenly started hyper-salivating today. He's been fine all day, a little stressed because I brought home a rescue dog from a shelter, but they were getting along fine. We were outside playing fetch, I brought him insid
Hi there and thank you for your post! It sounds like Riley may have gotten into something outside. Hypersalivation can be from many possible causes. With his age, I would suspect something irritating (chemical, toad, insect sting) or something stuck in his oral cavity. Have you looked inside his mouth to ensure there isn't a stick or something stuck? If not, I would rinse out his mouth with the hose on low pressure and see if that helps. If there is any swelling, I would give a dose of Benadryl and take him to your veterinarian right away in case this is a severe allergic reaction. The dose of Benadryl would be 100mg if Riley's weight is indeed 100lb. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions / concerns
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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dog just came inside from a fenced backgarden. We noticed that her face around the mouth is swollen. She is walking around, but drooling. She has not vomited and we looked in her mouth and there no blood. How can we treat her?
Oh no, poor Allie! She could have injured her mouth, could have been stung by a bee or an insect, or she could be suffering from an allergy. The problem with swelling around her mouth is that it can increase to a point where it interferes with her breathing and leads to respiratory distress. Rinse her mouth out with cool water to make sure it is flushed out, and monitor her for now. If her face keeps on swelling, she continues to drool excessively, or she starts having problems breathing, she will need to see a vet immediately. In that case, please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My Boxer is drooling excessively. She has never done this before. She is 11 months old and has never had any problems.
Drooling is a sign of nausea which could be caused by something she ate. She may correct herself, so I would suggest perhaps monitoring her for the next 6 hrs to see if this behavior stops. If she continues to drool and/or other symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite) develop then that is definitely a good time to get her checked by your local veterinarian. Other possible causes of drooling are: problems with her teeth, infection, and nausea due to organ malfunction (i.e. kidneys, liver, etc). You can also offer her a bland diet of boiled plain chicken and rice or cottage cheese for the next few feedings to see if this too will help settle her stomach. I hope your puppy Rousey recovers well!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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