Why does my husband dribble from his mouth?
Medically, drooling is referred to as ptyalism, and an excess of saliva is known as sialorrhea. Conditions that lead to overproduction of saliva may sometimes lead to drooling. These can include infectious mononucleosis, sinus infections, strep throat, and peritonsillar abscess.
Why does my dog have drool hanging from his mouth?
Tooth decay, gum inflammation, tartar buildup, and oral tumors in the mouth and/or throat will cause dogs to drool more than normal. Oral and dental diseases, if they advance, can cause serious illness throughout the body and even be life-threatening in some cases.
Is it normal for a horse to slobber?
If your horse otherwise seems normal, he may have ingested something that caused him to drool. One common culprit is slaframine, a soaplike chemical produced by the plant fungus Rhizoctonia leguminicola, which commonly infests clover. It will go away in a few weeks when the fungus growth subsides.
Why do horses drool after eating clover?
When consumed while grazing or as hay, clover infected with this fungus will often cause horses to slobber excessively. This is known as Slaframine poisoning. The fungus infects red clover, white clover, alsike clover, and alfalfa. The slaframine stimulates the salivary glands and causes horses to drool.
Why does my horse push against my tongue?
If your horse has to push hard against the bit with his tongue in order to lift it enough to swallow, he will tense not only his tongue but his jaw and neck as well. Also, there is much more to your horse’s tongue than the end that hangs out of his mouth.
Why does my horse drool all the time?
When your horse is producing puddles of saliva, there are a few possible explanations to consider. Excessive salivation can be caused by a harmless fungus that grows on clover. Your horse is drooling. Is he thinking about dinner or could something more troubling be to blame?
Which is the best tongue bit for horse?
The popular double-jointed KK bits can be too severe for some horses; these bits are less likely to contact the horse’s palate but put more pressure on the tongue. You’ll want to find the thinnest, smoothest bit that will be the most comfortable for your horse.
What kind of snaffle for a horse with a thick tongue?
Horses with thick tongues and low palates often cannot bear the discomfort of a single-joint snaffle. Such horses tend to go well in the gentlest possible form of snaffle: a relatively thin, loose-ring French link.