{"id":453,"date":"2021-08-03T05:49:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T10:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/?p=453"},"modified":"2021-07-26T17:52:08","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T22:52:08","slug":"why-so-wet-dog-slobber-and-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/why-so-wet-dog-slobber-and-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Why So Wet? Dog Slobber and You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Those of us who love dogs have encountered and accepted (to some degree) that drool is a part of our lives. But does it have to be that way?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital<\/a> knows the importance of the human-animal bond<\/a>, and understanding more about why dog drool happens can help it to be more tolerable, even though it is not totally unavoidable. We are all for anything that helps you to enjoy your pet more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Physiology of Dog Slobber<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saliva production is an important component of gastrointestinal physiology in most mammals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dogs have four pairs of major salivary glands and several other minor ones that drain within their oral cavity. These glands are hard at work producing saliva at all times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saliva production may also be normally increased as the body prepares to consume a meal. Activities associated with food as well as smells and sounds can involuntarily increase saliva production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saliva is largely made of water, but it also contains the enzyme amylase that is essential to start the digestion of carbohydrates, mucus, and salts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dog slobber serves several important purposes including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n