Shiba Inu drools. Why?
Shiba Inu, like all animals, saliva is an essential physiological fluid, which can lubricate the mouth and help digestion. Shiba Inu's salivary glands constantly secrete saliva. Drinking water, eating, chewing food and perceiving eating will stimulate salivary glands to secrete saliva. Therefore, Shiba Inu's drooling does not necessarily mean that there is something wrong with the body, sometimes it is just a normal physiological reaction.
However, Shiba Inu's drooling for a long time, especially if he doesn't eat or exercise, may mean that there are some physical problems, such as oral diseases, physical infections or endocrine disorders, and he needs to seek medical attention in time.
2. Influence of weather and environment
The hot weather is one of the main reasons for Shiba Inu's drooling. Because Shiba Inu is born with thick hair and short nose, it is difficult to dissipate heat through breathing and sweat glands, so it is necessary to evaporate heat through the mouth. In addition, in a humid environment, it is also easy to cause excessive saliva and diarrhea in Shiba Inu.
3. The influence of emotion and excitement
Shiba Inu is a very enthusiastic and lively dog, and it may drool for a long time when it is excited, excited and surprised. In these cases, the salivary glands secrete extra saliva to help Shiba Inu store the necessary energy to prepare for the uncertain situation.
4. Effects of oral cavity, diseases and drugs.
Oral infection or injury, digestive system problems, cough, pain, poor swallowing and other health problems of Shiba Inu may all cause the increase of salivary substances. In addition, the taking of some drugs may also affect the saliva of Shiba Inu. Some drugs can stimulate salivary glands to secrete more saliva, such as diuretics, and some drugs can inhibit salivary glands, such as some antidepressants, which may be one of the reasons for the increase of saliva.