Do Mini Goldendoodles Drool? [7 Concerns To Know]
This article is about whether mini Goldendoodles drool and causes that could cause them to drool.
Thinking about getting a Mini Goldendoodle? Awesome choice! But let me ask, what about them appealed to you the most? Goldendoodles are great family pets, especially for those who are just learning how to own a dog because they do not require super high maintenance.
Do Mini Goldendoodles Drool?
For instance, do Mini Goldendoodles drool? They do not drool as much as other dogs would. Maybe once realizing it is dinner time, see that they are about to get a treat, or have a health issue, but overall, they do not do much drooling.
Goldendoodles may not require high maintenance, but that does not mean you are free to ignore them, keep them in a cage or tied up outside all night. Goldendoodles are loyal dogs and love to be around their owners. Drooling would be considered odd behavior and is not something that should be overlooked.
What Would Cause Them to Drool?
Besides preparing their mouth for a delicious meal, there are various health-related issues to be aware of. Drooling might be your dog’s way of telling you that their stomach is upset or that something is bothering the inside of their mouth. Be sure to check their mouths for any cuts, things stuck between their teeth, or caught on their tongue.
Other Health Concerns with Drooling
Even if you do personal checks regularly, they still have to be seen by the vet. Especially since drooling is so uncommon with Goldendoodles, something bigger might be at play, and you want anything wrong to be detected as soon as possible.
If you find that your puppy is drooling excessively, this is called ptyalism. The probable reasons behind this are either that they are involuntarily generating more saliva than is necessary or they can’t properly swallow it down. Here is a list of possible things causing this to happen:
- Inflammation of the mouth, tongue, throat or tonsils
- Irritable esophagus, tummy, or intestines.
- Some type of drug or poison
- Blockage of the salivary glands
- Diseases like rabies or a convulsive disorder
- Kidney Failure or hepatic encephalopathy
- Motion sickness
These next few possibilities I will explain in better detail:
Salivary Gland Tumors
These are rare; however, breeds like poodles and spaniels seem to be more susceptible to receiving them than other breeds. This, unfortunately, means the poodle side puts your Goldendoodle in the category, especially if they are older than 10. And since they tend to return even after surgery, your dog might do better with radiation treatment.
Oral Papilloma Virus
Canine oral papilloma or “oral warts” are caused by a papilloma virus and form on their mouth, lips, gums, tongue, or throat. This is most common in puppies under the age of 2 because their immune systems have not fully developed yet, thus being at closer risk to obtaining the virus.
But as the dog gets older, their immune system grows stronger and will generate antibodies to help shield them from oral papilloma, and those warts will soon vanish. The papilloma virus is transmitted when dogs with the virus get into direct contact with ones without the virus.
It could be from sharing toys, using the same food and water dish, or simply greeting one another. Luckily for humans and other animals, this virus can only be passed around between species. Meaning that if your dog has oral warts, you, your cat, and your bird are safe.
Symptoms
Your dog would most likely not know they have them unless they somehow became infected. Oral warts are round with the texture of a broccoli head and are typically formed in groups. Once infected, it can cause painful swelling and awful breath. Oral warts possess the ability to turn into cancer or cause other types of oral cancer. The vet will need a biopsy of the wart in order to tell if it is a wart or if it has turned into cancer.
Treatment
Orals warts are capable of going away on their own after about m1-5 months, so most vets would not prescribe anything, however, if the warts get infected, then extra measures would need to be taken. Antibiotics are required so the infection does not spread and does not make your puppy any more uncomfortable.
There is also the case that warts will proceed to multiply, making eating an issue. You could opt to have the warts removed via surgery, froze with cryotherapy, or busted open to encourage the antibodies to deal with them quicker.
Viral Warts
These only look similar to the papilloma virus, even more reason to maintain a steady routine of checking your dog. Viral warts develop a lot faster and typically involve the outside corners of the mouth, but in rare cases can be seen on the roof or back of the mouth.
While these are better known to develop in younger dogs for the same reasons as the papilloma virus, they are not the only ones that can become affected by viral warts. In older dogs, they can cause a disease capable of weakening the immune system.
Symptoms
You can tell when something is wrong by how your dog chews or swallows. If they are not careful, they could bite down on the lesions, causing them to bleed and then possibly become infected. If left alone, viral warts can vanish all by themselves in about a month or so.
Treatment
Since viral warts are self-healing, the vet may not see a need to do anything specific except tell you to keep an eye on it. However, surgery is an option for severe cases. Vaccines are also available if the viral warts become too serious.
Sarcoidosis
This disease inflames the lungs and lymph glands and is affiliated with fibrosarcoma, a form of cancer found in the skin and soft tissue. For dogs, the development of sarcoidosis depends on their genes, age, and size. You can prevent sarcoidosis by giving your pooch an even diet of lean meats, fresh fruits and veggies, giving them lots of water to drink and them getting plenty of exercise.
Treatment
Your dog will need to undergo surgery once the sarcoidosis has developed a little more, along with being prescribed medication in order to successfully heal it. The results of the surgery will be determined by how early on the sarcoidosis was detected and taken care of. If for any reason, the surgery was not able to completely remove the sarcoidosis, such as it not being fully accessible, another procedure might be needed.
Another route is electrochemotherapy, which does not require surgery but is very expensive, time-consuming, and not as guaranteed as surgery. This option also includes the sarcoidosis worsening before healing.
Recovery time is about 2-3 weeks on average, as long as nothing else happens in between this time. Your dog will need a cone to wear around their neck to keep them from messing with the stitching. They will also need to refrain from any extreme activities, which may be difficult for your high-energy Goldendoodle, but try your best to keep them contained.
Pain medication will be distributed, but even though your dog will not feel as uncomfortable does not mean they should be up and exploring. Walks should gradually pick up to how they were before as long as the vet says it is okay.
Overall, it could be weeks or even months before your puppy makes a full recovery. During this time, follow-up visits will be mandatory to be sure the healing process is going by smoothly, and nothing else majors needs to be done.