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Jul 28
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Drooling, the same as gnawing bones is a trademark of dogs. Caricatures would often depict a drooling Fido or one that is earnestly gnawing a bone. Dog experts tell us pet parents that the saliva of dogs is very important. This fluid secreted by the salivary glands serves as a lubricant and moisturizer that aids in the preliminary process of digestion. While dogs are much loved pets, pet parents would detest the dog’s tendency to drool. Yes, the dog’s drooling is one of the reasons why some dog breeds are not chosen to be pets.
Dogs drool but while some breeds are known to be dry, others would be excessive droolers. People that can’t deal with the drool had best steer clear of Boxers, Basset Hounds and St. Bernard. These breeds are droolers because of the way the mouth is structured. These dog breeds drool a lot because the loose folds of skin traps the saliva. Dogs are food motivated and the smell of food will virtually turn on the dog’s saliva producing glands so that the dog will salivate. At the sight of yummy food, people will smack the lips – dogs will drool.
Instead of being pestered by the drool of the dog that would stick everywhere, an owner can just have paper towels or towels handy to wipe the dogs drool before it creates a mess. A bandana can be tied to the neck of the pet. The colorful bandana will of course enhance the appearance of the pet but it has the more important function of absorbing the drool.
The sight and smell of food and the conformation of the mouth are not the only reason why dogs would hyper-salivate. A dog that was not a born drooler would hyper-salivate because of motion sickness. Nausea due to car travel will make the dog drool and vomit. A health concern can be the reason why the dog drools. “Dry” dogs that have become droolers must be checked by the owners.
Mouth problems that include dental concerns and foreign objects like wood and bone splinters that got lodged inside the dog’s mouth would make the dog drool excessively. If drooling is due to dental problems like gum disease and decayed tooth, the dog would have bad breath as well. Drooling can be a symptom of rabies. Rabies is another cause of excessive drooling. Due to the inquisitive nature and voracious appetite, dogs often get poisoned. Drooling is one of the symptoms of poisoning. A dog that is drooling excessively due to poisoning has to be rushed to the nearest medical facility.
You now know quite a bit about why dogs drool. But there is still more to know about why dogs drool. Come on over to Sarah’s Dogs and find out more about this and other interesting dog behaviours like why do dogs shake, howl, cry, yawn and chew.
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