Question:

I have a 10 yr old boarder collie and she very recently had an eye that quickly became troubled. We doctored the eye and it quickly got better then she stopped eating and large amount of drool came from her mouth. She doesn’t react with pain when her mouth or head are manipulated. When she did try to eat she seemed to choke. Any thoughts or help?

thanks

answer:

Hi,

Excessive salivation can be the result of a wide variety of conditions. However, hypersalivation without any other symptoms is often the result of a salivary gland disease.

The scientific name is sialocele.

Treatment includes:
- Steroids that may dry out the saliva production and sort out any inflammation within the gland.
- Surgical excision of the gland.

your vet will exam your dog and take a good look at the oral cavity to rule out the other causes. if he suspect the Sialocele, then he may wish to x-ray the gland which is achieved by injecting contrast medium before taking the x-ray.

Best wishes, Julien
www.vetstoria.co.uk

One Response to “Excessive salivation Problem”

1. Samuel B.B says:

   December 5, 2008 at 6:06 am

   I have a girl of five years old who salivates please what exactly can I do to put an halt to it.
   Samuel B.B

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