I. Causes of dog drooling
1. The weather is too hot: In summer, when the weather is hot, because the dog does not have sweat glands on its body, it can only dissipate heat by opening its mouth and tongue. Due to the opening of the mouth, rapid breathing and the surface of the tongue become larger, resulting in saliva. There will be a lot of flow.
2. Tooth replacement period: When the dog is 3-4 months old and enters the teeth replacement period, the growth of new teeth will continuously stimulate the salivary glands, so it will lead to increased saliva secretion, and the puppy’s swallowing function is not perfect. So it caused the dog to drool.
3. Nervousness and anxiety: Some dogs have phobias because of physical problems. When they encounter new things or go to a strange environment, they will appear nervous and trembling, or have anxiety. Emotions, the dog will drool at this time.
4. Food poisoning: If the dog accidentally eats toxic substances, such as onions and other foods, medicines and detergents eaten by humans, etc., will cause the dog to have symptoms of poisoning. Dogs drool a lot when they are poisoned, and are accompanied by symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, vomiting, and diarrhea.
5. Stomatitis: When dogs have gingivitis, periodontitis and other oral diseases, they are also prone to drooling symptoms due to pain, usually due to poor oral hygiene and dental plaque caused by food residues and the accumulation of dental calculus. Symptoms such as swollen gums, bad breath, and mouth ulcers are often accompanied.
Two, the treatment of dog drooling
1. If it is because the weather is too hot, the owner does not need to worry too much, just place the dog in a ventilated and cool place, and give the dog more water to avoid the occurrence of heat stroke.
2. If it is the period of changing teeth, the owner does not need to worry. After the dog has completely changed its teeth, the symptoms of drooling will disappear. However, if it is found that the dog’s gums are red and swollen due to tooth replacement, it is necessary to feed the dog cefadroxil anti-inflammatory drugs to avoid infection and cause abscesses.
3. If the dog drools due to food poisoning, it is recommended that the owner take it to the veterinary hospital immediately to see if an enema or gastric lavage is required for treatment. If it is mild poisoning, you can pour a lot of water at home first, and give the dog hydrochlorothiazide tablets to promote urine excretion to reduce toxins in the body.
4. If it is stomatitis, you can use Lekouning oral spray for dogs to promote the repair of oral mucosa, antibacterial and bacteriostatic, and improve the oral environment for dogs. Take the dog to the hospital in time for cleaning and extraction, and regularly clean the dog’s mouth every day to reduce the formation of dental calculus.
5. If there is a change in the environment or members of the family, the timid dog should be given enough comfort to give the dog a sense of security, and avoid the dog’s stress response and the symptoms of drooling.
