• My dog is drooling a lot. He doesn't normally drool. He is a pug mix, he is eating and drinking normally. What should I watch for, be concerned with?

    Hi Melissa,
    I recommend that you take him into see a veterinarian. Excessive drooling can be caused by a few different things incluiding dental disease, an issue swallowing, nausea, toxicity, or an underlying medical issue. Your vet can talk to you more about the cause after they have examined him. They may recommend some lab tests and/or x-rays to help diagnose or rule out certain diseases. The treatment that he needs will depend on the underlying cause and severity of the symptoms.

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