Why did my normally dry-mouthed puppy begin drooling profusely when we went to the dog park for the 1st time?

300zx girl · Nov 25th 2013, 2:54am

He's been around other dogs before and enjoys playing with them. He never drools or salivates excessively, but when we got to the dog park, he just sat there and drooled to the point it was dripping from his jowels. He's about 4 1/2 months old. What's up?He has had all of his shots. He is not too young for the dog park--they have a special fenced off puppy area where several puppies go to play.

-_- · Nov 25th 2013, 2:54am

Did you ride in the car? My dog had problems like this whenever she was transported in a car, it turns out she has motion sickness. The doctor told me to give her an itty bitty amount of children's benadryl, which "calms" the dog. You should never administer medicine to your animal's unless your doctor recommends it though.

-Grc-3231 · Nov 25th 2013, 2:55am

Fear stress he is too young to be at the dog park anyway. He needs ALL his shots so he doesn't catch a disease.

0408 · Nov 25th 2013, 2:55am

He sounds a bit dehydrated from all the exercise. Make sure you bring some cool water along with you on your doggie park outtings. That seems to do the trick with my dog. Good Luck!

9330 · Nov 25th 2013, 2:55am

It was probable a combination of the car ride (if there was one) plus all the dogs. He was more than likely scared.

3364 · Nov 25th 2013, 2:55am

Dogs salivate and lick their lips when they are nauseated. I suspect the car ride made him motion sick. Begin taking him on very short rides......on an empty stomach. It may get better with age and as he becomes a more experienced passenger. If not....call your vet and asked what medicine he recommends for motion sickness and the correct dosage,

na · Nov 25th 2013, 2:55am

this is perfectly normal. when dogs are trying to pick up a scent they drool because a wet scent puts off more odor than a dry scent. watch him next time you see him smelling the ground and you will notice him starting to slober or drool. that is why blood hounds and st. bernards are so good at picking up scents , they have that big slobbery mouth. don't worry there is nothing wrong with your dog he was just around alot of new scents.

0niongirl · Nov 25th 2013, 2:56am

He was probably a little car sick, and excited being around all the new dogs and different new smells.Hes OK

9ms · Nov 25th 2013, 2:56am

Drooling is a sign of nervousness. I would not worry about it.:o)

8franchis8 · Nov 25th 2013, 2:56am

Dogs drool when they are excited. I take a towel with me to the dog park!