Why is my dog's tongue not working and drooling after intubation?

Poor Thor! I am concerned that he could have a problem with the nerve that innervates his tongue or he could have something like masticatory myositis which affects the muscles of the jaw. Usually with masticatory myositis, the dog will be painful when the mouth is fully opened. If the antibiotics and steroids do not help than consider taking him to a veterinary neurologist or internal medicine specialists for a work up and treatment. If he is not able to drink than your vet can give him subcutaneous fluids to help keep him hydrated.Hope he feels better soon!

If this is due to muscle inflammation this may take a month or more of treatment to get better and she may need to stay on a low dose of the steroid life long to prevent this from happening again. Usually they fully recover but can relapse without medication. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Cynder.

It is possible she trying to eat a bee or other insect and got stung. You can try giving her some Benadryl. At 80 pounds she would need 3 of the 25mg capsules and you can give that same dose every 8-12 hours. If no improvement in 24-36 hours she really needs to see a vet.

Depending on which teeth and how many are removed it is not uncommon for some dogs to not be able to keep their tongue in after extractions. This can also be a nervous behavior or a sign of nausea. It is unlikely neurological if there are no other signs such as difficulty swallowing or blinking or any changes in facial symmetry

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Jordan! I seriously hope Jordan doesn't have Rabies. If rabies is a concern humans should not be touching his saliva or be in a position where they could be bitten. It sounds like Jordan may have trigeminal neuritis (inflamed nerve). The cause is unknown but I have seen it after vaccination. The most effective treatment is supportive care. Jordan will need assistance with eating and drinking. If you are able to provide sufficient care at home, he may be treated as an outpatient, but if you cannot care for him, it will need supportive nutritional care in the veterinary hospital so that it is receiving adequate nutrients. If Jordan is still able to lap and swallow food that is offered, you can use a large syringe that is placed in the corner of the mouth to feed him water and pureed foods, with Jordan's head slightly elevated so that it can swallow easily. This disease usually spontaneously resolves after 2-4 weeks. I hope this helps and I wish Jordan a speedy recovery!

Sounds like there is a very good chance Marley has some sort of oral infection or dental disease. I would schedule an appointment to have her mouth looked at some time soon. They will be able to determine if the problem can be resolved with steroids and antibiotics, or if teeth will need to be extracted. Hope this helps.

This sounds like a serious problem, especially given the chronicity. A neurologic problem with the nerves to the face or a neuromuscular problem (facial muscles) may be options. Unfortunately there are many things that could be causing these symptoms. A good place to start is baseline bloodwork to check organ function along with a full neurologic exam by a vet. If your family vet is stumped then referral to a veterinary specialist (internist or neurologist) is indicated. More testing is needed in a case like this in order to know what is the best treatment. Your family vet should be able to provide referral or you can search for a specialist online. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!