Excessive Salivation

[fbaudry]

My nearly one year old english cocker started salivating abnormally yesterday. I noticed it first when picking up a soft toy he'd been playing with (the toy was much more 'moist' than it normally is), and noticed a few spots of dribble on the carpet. This morning there was a huge wet spot in his bed, and he's been drooling an awful lot, with spit flying everywhere when he shakes...

I guess that's another trip to the vet for us but I was wondering if others had experienced that and what the causes could be. There's been no change to his diet (1/2 Eagle Pack, 1/2 barf), I am not aware of him ingesting anything he shouldn't have and he is otherwise absolutely normal (eating, drinking, playing etc) and shows no signs of discomfort.

I have checked his gum and lip folds and can't see anything unusual there either...

This little dog sure knows how to keep me worried

[oakway]

Have a look in his mouth to see if he has anything stuck in it or has an injury in there.

If nothing in there make sure the dog does not have an tooth abscess.

If you find nothing then it's off to the vet.

[persephone]

Vet anyway- it could be any sort of injury.. or a salivary gland problem.... or....

Hopefully it is easily rectified

[puggy_puggy]

What are his toys made of? Could he be allergic to them?

Could he have eaten some kind of plant in the garden?