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So Much?  Remember the slobbering Saint Bernard from the movie
Beethoven? OK, maybe your dog doesn’t drool that much! But is it
still a problem? There’s normal, healthy slobber that helps your
dog eat and digest. And then there’s Niagara Falls. Too much
drool, or hypersalivation, can be a sign of illness.  Here are
some causes and suggested treatments:  Breeding: Bloodhounds,
Newfoundlands, mastiffs, and Saint Bernards are breeds with
loose upper lips or “flews,” causing them to drool more than
others. Keep a hand towel around, maybe even a bib.  Mouth
disease and tooth decay: Tarter buildup can rub against the
inside of your dog’s lip, causing drool. To check, pull his lip
back toward his ear. Do his teeth look like concrete? Are they
brown? Are his gums red, swollen, or bleeding? If so, try a
professional cleaning and then daily brushing. Your vet can
check for gingivitis, mouth ulcers, and tumors as well.  Heat
stroke: Short-nosed breeds, such