My dog sometimes Chatters his teeth, and drool comes out?!?!?

Question

What does this mean? He only does it maybe once a week, out of no where he'll just chatter his teeth like his mouth is having a seizure??!! It scares me what is it??!! Hes a lab about 1 year old.

Answer 1

Sometimes they do this when they are outside and smelling something interesting. Is it happening outside or just at any random time? If it is random, maybe have the vet look at him. Is he neutered? If not, and it is happening outside, I think it is something he is smelling for sure.

Answer 2

My dog Used to have seizures. He would chatter his teeth and drool every where. I do recall him falling on his side a few times and its more white drool. I hope your dog isn't like this good luck.

Answer 3

My dogs have done this as well..
Mine do it when they get REALLY excited.. or they haven't been outside enough to play..
It's kind of like pent up energy they can't release.
My old dog was a Siberian Husky who does NOT like cats, and she would do this when she saw a cat.
My German Shepherd does this now when he is excited.

As for seizures, if he is lying down rigid and foaming at the mouth. (and more than likely urinating), then I would call his vet.

Hope I have been any help! Feel free to message me with more questions! I currently have 3 dogs, 2 rabbits and fish..

Answer 4

It just normal puppy. As you have more dogs over the years you will understand.
BUT, he may be Dreaming when he saw you naked!
This just my opinions.
About the Seizures, if, the puppy having this, you will notice him stumbling at times. He WILL grow out of this. IF, you want to do something, give him a Caramel Square, 1/4, 1/2, what ever he can eat easy, just give him a whole one in all. Many puppies are Diabetic when young, just temporary, the caramel will help. In time they grow out of this.
Vet told me this many years ago when they were honest. Today most tell you crap, take your money and give the dog a caramel when you not looking. Got to keep those repeat customers.

Answer 5

Take him to a vet. He might very well be having a seizure. Many dogs are prone to them. I fit gets too bad the vet might have some medicine for him to help. The first time my Sheltie had one, I called our vet and he asked if I had any alcohol. I thought he meant rubbing alcohol. he said,"No I mean liquor." He said to pour a little bit in her mouth. All I had was peppermint Schnapps. She came right out of it. She thought I was trying to poison her. I kept a bottle of whiskey on hand after that to give her when she went into a seizure.

Answer 6

My 11 year old Golden Retriever chatters, but no drool (unless treats are being served).

He chatters when excited or nervous (i.e. before a bath, entering the vets office, or having his problematic ears cleaned). ANXIETY?

Answer 7

Ok, I am not sure what else your dog is doing, but - my (now gone) greyhound used to chatter his teeth when he was really happy.
If you are really concerned, call and ask to talk to your vet or vet tech.

Answer 8

This is a mating habit, the female is going into heat. Its not the most common mating habit, but some males do this. Neutered males may not have thier balls, but they can still be interested in the female, even try to mount her, especially if he was neutered when he was older. I have a mini-schnauzer stud who does this. During the peak time for the female he does it A LOT and it gets rather irritating.

Answer 9

It could be a mild epileptic seizure; labs tend to be prone to them. It could also be caused by an imbalance with the minerals in the food you give him. It's alwas to be safe rather than sorry; talk to your vet about any concerns.

Answer 10

I understand that some labs do have seizures. I would talk to my vet to see if your dog would be a candidate for anti-seizure meds. Good luck.