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Why is my English bulldog drooling excessively and soaking everything?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bulldog | Female | spayed | 4 years and 7 months old | 55 lbs

My 4 year old female English bulldog has been dripping/salivating all day long and soaks thru several towels. She isn't panting & doesn't seem hot. She eats, goes potty, and acts normal, but she constantly drips from her jaws- mouth closed or open; sitting up or laying down. I want to help her but I don't know what is causing it. She usually does it a few times a month but she has done it 2-3 times this week. It lasts all day & stops by the time we all wake up the next morning. Any advice?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 15th, 2017

This could be due to nausea or dental problems. Given that this is a continuing issues, I would suspect that Ruby may have a dental problem causing this excessive drooling. The best thing to do is have her seen by a vet for this. The vet can diagnose if she does have dental problem, and can treat her for it.
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