Why Does My Dog Drool?

If you have a dog at your home, sometimes you have to take a lot of hassle with paper towels to manage your dog’s drool. Generally, it’s good for your dog to drool as it helps him eat and digest food. But, for  irregular or excessive drooling, it may be an injury or health issue.

Dog drool is accumulated saliva or doggy spit that comes out from the dog's mouth. There are many functions that saliva can serve related to mouth health, digestion, smell, taste. Salivary glands might play the role when it’s time for a meal or when there’s a foreign object in your healthy dog’s mouth.

When you offer a tasty treat to your healthy dog or there is an awaiting meal, it typically results in a drool. However, a few dogs drool in great amount and more frequently. Droopy-lipped, deep-howled canines can release a veritable puddle. Zooawesome.com states breeds that drool more than others.

• Tooth decay, mouth infection, accompanied by a dirty smell. 
• Dogs can tolerate overheat, as a result, they start drooling. 
• Anxiety and motion sickness. Nervousness and car rides can lead to open-mouthed breathing, one ultimate reasons to drool.

The amount of drooling varies. But after spending time with your buddy, you will be able to recognize normal and  excessive drool. It’s ideal to conduct a veterinarian immediately when you notice that your dog is drooling excessively and he behaves stressed or strange.

There is nothing wrong with a dog drool mostly; it’s a normal act of dog’s body functions. So, whenever a dog comes up with slobber, slimming your knee, keep in mind that drools are only drool. It might seem a bit gross and messy to you, but in the end, you have to admit that it’s just a fact and a normal act in the life of a dog.