Mucus drooling from the dog's mouth may be because the surrounding environment is too high, or the dog has just exercised strenuously, so it opens its mouth and drools to help dissipate heat. Secondly, if the dog accidentally eats irritating items such as pepper, bitter melon, and disinfectant, it will also stimulate the oral mucosa to secrete a large amount of mucus. In addition, dogs suffering from oral diseases such as gingivitis and oral ulcers can also cause mucus to flow from the mouth. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination to determine the specific cause before treating it with medication.
1. Heat dissipation
Because the sweat glands of dogs are underdeveloped, when the surrounding environment is too high or the dog has just performed exercise, the dog will open its mouth and stick out its tongue to pant quickly, which will lead to The condition of mucus flowing from the mouth. This is a normal phenomenon. The owner does not need to worry too much. You can move the dog to a cool and ventilated place to rest, and then give him an appropriate amount of water to drink. The dog will get better after resting for a while.
2. Accidentally eating irritating items
If the dog accidentally licks the disinfectant on the ground, or eats some irritating food, such as chili, Bitter melon, Sichuan peppercorns, etc. will stimulate the dog to spit out mucus. This situation is more serious. If the amount is relatively small, you can try feeding the dog a lot of water to ease the gastrointestinal irritation of the dog. However, if the dog eats a lot of chili peppers, it is recommended to take the dog as soon as possible. The pet hospital performs gastric lavage or vomiting treatment.
3. Suffering from oral diseases
If a dog suffers from oral diseases, it will usually involuntarily drool thick saliva, such as gingivitis, oral ulcers, and dental calculus. etc., and may also be accompanied by chewing disorders, bad oral odor, decreased appetite, or even incontinence. Therefore, once the owner finds that his dog has the above symptoms, he should consult a pet doctor in time for medication.