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Foaming at the mouth and drooling have similar causes. Most cases of foaming or frothing at the mouth simply involve drooling combined with panting (cats, dogs) or rapid breathing. Drooling is also known as hypersalivation.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
More common causes are listed first; less common causes are listed later.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
Diarrhea is an extremely common problem in both cats and dogs. Mild, transient diarrhea rarely is a cause for concern. Severe or chronic diarrhea is often caused by major medical conditions, and can be damaging to a pet’s health in its own right.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
Common Causes
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
Causes are listed in order from most common to least common. In dogs and cats, ear problems are by far the most common cause of head shaking.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
Most instances of trembling in pets are the result of temporary excitement, fear, or cold. Therefore, in most cases, trembling is not a serious concern. However, some instances of trembling may be caused by serious medical problems.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.
Panting is very common in dogs. In most cases, panting is not a sign of a medical problem. Dogs pant in lieu of sweating. Anything that might cause a person to sweat can cause dogs to pant.
Dog owners frequently note and become concerned about episodes of increased panting in their pet that seem abnormal. In some cases, such episodes or trends are a sign of medical problems. However, this is rare. Most panting is not indicative of a serious underlying problem.
More common causes are listed first. Less common causes are listed later.