Drooling.... - Page 2

Yes, you can give simethicone prophylactically, if you have reason to think that the dog may have swallowed air [for example, one of my girls would always run around in the snow and scoop up mouthfuls of it as she ran, swallowing more air than snow. In her senior years, I always gave her two Phazyme softgels after she'd made her circuit around the yard].  Also give it is you see the dog licking the carpeting obsessively, as that's often a pre-bloating behavior. 

The softgels would likely be the better choice, as the chewable could have xylitol to sweeten it; the following table is from the  Walker Valley Vet web page, which has a very handy formularly for over-the-counter medications that can be given to dogs and cats:
 

GAS-X (Simethicone):
Simethicone is used in dogs to help with unusual flatulence or gas discomfort. Any dog suspected of Bloat should get 2 doses immediately before transport to the Emergency Clinic.

GAS-X Dosage
Dogs		Cats
weight	amount
small	¼ adult dose	¼ adult dose
medium	½ adult dose
large	1 adult dose

"I'm wondering if this is part of a sinus infection that just wont go away? Bacterial or fungal, either can cause ear and eye infections, and post nasal drip can cause a sore throat which could cause reluctance to swallow."

SitasMom - interesting thought and given her history of bacterial and (primarily) fungal ear infections, it wouldn't surprise me.  The conjunctivitis was a new thing for her, but nothing much surprises me anymore.  She's prone to problems and even ended up with ringworm on her earflap twice - still have no idea how that happened as no one else (us or the other dog) has had it.

Eldee - She eats Blue Wilderness Salmon and I mix plain yogurt in with it.

To all who've responded - She was fine through the night and thus far this morning.  I didn't notice any drool spots on her bed and she wasn't dripping saliva this morning.  Perhaps she was just nauseated (shrug).  She ate well this morning, so much so that my other dog wouldn't eat next to her, I think the GSD was afraid the Lab might eat *her*, LOL.  The Lab has always been a...shall I say enthusiastic? eater...and if she's missed a meal it's best to stand clear .  I'll still keep an eye on her just in case, but I think she's doing OK.

Thanks again to everyone for the help/info.  

A dog I know had a bad sinus infection, that caused all kinds of horrible things........first ear infections, then eye infections, then loss of ballance and eventually the infection took up root both in sinus and base of brain and caused what seemed like DM. this dog was constantly getting sick including mange, ringworm, giardia, coccidia, and more.

Owner had all tests possible done, and finally an MRI showed the infection. A course of antibiotics, steriods and 3 months of anti fungal meds and now that the sinus infection is cleared up, the dog's health has bounced back and has not had any autoimmune issues, or other issues or other issues.My guess is that the sinus infection was very long term and caused a compromised immune system, once it was cleared up, its immune system bounced back was able to fight off the common issues. The dog is now 3 years old and healthy.