This drooling bulldog is expecting a treat, one of the reasons that most dogs salivate. Saliva production is a normal response to stimulation, such as when a dog is excited. It lubricates the mouth, begins breaking down food for digestion, and helps to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Drooling is universal among dogs and is not a sign of ill-health, except when the salivary glands produce more saliva than the dog is able to swallow, which is termed ptyalism by veterinarians.
This drooling bulldog is expecting a treat, one of the reasons that most dogs salivate. Saliva production is a normal response to stimulation, such as when a dog is excited. It lubricates the mouth, begins breaking down food for digestion, and helps to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Drooling is universal among dogs and is not a sign of ill-health, except when the salivary glands produce more saliva than the dog is able to swallow, which is termed ptyalism by veterinarians.
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