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Why is my Shih Tzu suddenly drooling excessively only when outside?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 3 years and 11 months old | 14.8 lbs

My 4 year old shih tzu is drooling excessively. Only when he is outside. I have NEVER seen him drool even little bit.

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Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on September 13th, 2017

Hi and thank you for your post!

Drooling excessively can be a sign of nausea or a dental problem. It is hard to say what exactly the cause is without examining Gurgi first. A veterinarian can examine Gurgi and determine is the cause is related to dental pain or from nausea and the cause behind the nausea.

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