How Can I Stop My Dog From Drooling So Much?

Though it may not be the most attrac­tive thing your dog does, a lit­tle drool­ing is per­fectly healthy and there’s no need to stop it.  Dogs drool for a lot of rea­sons, includ­ing ner­vous­ness, excite­ment, and the antic­i­pa­tion of meal­time.  Cer­tain breeds, like St. Bernards and New­found­lands, are nat­u­rally more prone to drool­ing than oth­ers.  To save your car­pet and fur­ni­ture from your drooly dog, you can wipe his mouth peri­od­i­cally.  Chew toys may also encour­age your dog to work his mouth and swal­low more, or they can at least con­cen­trate the drool on a cou­ple of objects instead of allow­ing it to spread.

If you’re wor­ried that your dog’s sali­va­tion is exces­sive, you can take him to your vet­eri­nar­ian for an exam­i­na­tion. Some health prob­lems can cause drool­ing, includ­ing nau­sea, anx­i­ety, and painful teeth; your vet­eri­nar­ian can rule these out.