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Why does a dog drool a lot when riding in a car?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. William Taylor
Dogs drooling a lot while riding in cars may be caused by motion sickness, poisoning, neurological diseases, etc. First of all, once a dog gets carsick, he will vomit, drool, and have shortness of breath. Secondly, if the dog accidentally eats human food and is poisoned, it will also drool a lot, accompanied by symptoms such as convulsions and foaming at the mouth. In addition, if the dog itself suffers from epilepsy or is infected with canine distemper virus and other diseases, then when these diseases attack, there may be a lot of drooling. Therefore, if the owner finds that the dog’s symptoms are serious, he must seek medical treatment in time.

1. Motion sickness

Like humans, dogs will also experience vomiting, drooling, and shortness of breath when suffering from motion sickness. This is caused by discomfort in movement and imbalance in balance, causing the dog to feel very uncomfortable and anxious. In this case, the owner should take some measures to alleviate the dog's symptoms, such as driving the car slower to allow the dog to slowly adapt before increasing the speed of the car, and opening the windows for ventilation to allow the dog to breathe fresh air. Air can relieve the discomfort of motion sickness in dogs. At the same time, the owner needs to prepare paper towels for the dog to help wipe the dog's saliva. If the dog is very uncomfortable, it is recommended to stop and let the dog rest for a while.

2. Poisoning

If the dog accidentally eats food in the car and is poisoned, he may develop poisoning symptoms such as drooling, convulsions, and foaming at the mouth. Foods such as chocolate, onions, and raisins are very dangerous for dogs. Therefore, the owner can check whether the dog has eaten certain foods that can cause poisoning. If so, the dog needs to be taken to the pet hospital immediately for emergency treatment to reduce symptoms and prevent the condition from getting worse. At the same time, you also need to pay attention not to leave human food or other dangerous items in the car at ordinary times, and keep the environment in the car clean and safe.

3. Suffering from neurological diseases

When dogs suffer from certain neurological diseases, such as epilepsy or infection with canine distemper virus, they will also drool a lot. Condition. This is because these diseases will affect the dog's nervous system, leading to an increase in oral secretions, and even serious symptoms such as convulsions and coma. In this case, the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital for professional treatment as soon as possible to relieve symptoms and prevent further deterioration of the condition. In addition, it is recommended that owners take their dogs with them regularlyDog physical examinations, timely detection and treatment of potential diseases, can effectively reduce the risk of similar symptoms in dogs.

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