Goat people: weird episode of foamy saliva.

Issaquah, WA(Zone 7a)

All is well today, as of this morning feed, but last night my pygmy "Frosty" had a fair amount of foamy spit coming out of his mouth. Enough to make him shake his head a few times to get it out- maybe 1/4 cup total if you made me guess an amount. He did not look bloated at all, did not hesitate to eat supper, gets no grain just alfalfa pellets and regular alfalfa. Ditto for breakfast, went right for it and chewed as usual.

He moved, acted and appeared normal except for that foam. I don't think there was any new plant delectible he found in their enclosure, nor foreign object found in the barn as we are pretty careful in that regard. His stool is normal and he again is looking/acting like the same old Frosty this a.m.

Any ideas what might have caused this? I wouldn't really know what to look for if it might be a dental problem. Don't see any nodes enlarged, did not check a temp.
What should I be doing for this little guy, if anything?
Thanks, I will appreciate any input here. Frosty on the right.

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