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last night my newfie had a couple episodes of excessive

Sent to Pet Experts January 06, 2006 11:18 a.m.

Last night my newfie had a couple episodes of excessive drooling and licking (licking fur, fabric, floor, etc.). He also gagged a couple of times so I looked in his mouth to make sure there wasn't any foreign body. My husband said he was eating something outside maybe ?grass? prior so then I thought he might have an upset stomach. But he did not vomit. Also if I diverted his attention he would stop the licking but still would drool. What do you think?

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Age: 5; Male; Breed: Newfoundland

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diverting his attention, he sucessfully ate and drank

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January 06, 2006 11:22 a.m. (4 minutes and 11 seconds later)

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I would have the vet check him for a tooth or peroidontal problem or something stuck in teeth or hard palate or gums etc today. Even a cut in the mouth can cause this or s string wrapped around the tongue.
Licking can also be a sign of anemia and dogs will lick and drool if they feel nauseaous even if they never throw up.
With a big dog one always worries about this being a pre bloat symptom. You can read about bloat here
www.marvistavet.com/html/body_bloat.html
But my suggestion is having the vet look at the dog today if you can possibly do that.
Hope this helps you!

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