Is your cat's saliva bloody or foul-smelled?
Does your cat shows signs of respiratory conditions like coughing and heavy breathing?
Does your cat seems nauseous or has been vomiting?
Is there anything stuck inside your cat's mouth?
Does your cat drools only in stressful situations?
Some health conditions, like dental disease or oral cancers, produce irritation of the mouth. In those cases, drooling is an effort to remove or soothe the irritation in the mouth or throat. Dental disease is a common cause of excess drooling. As many as 85% of cats over 3 years of age have tooth or gum disease. The saliva that results may be blood-tinged or smell unpleasant.
Some cats that develop viral respiratory conditions develop ulcerations in their mouth, resulting in increased saliva flow.
A cat that is nauseous or has been vomiting will often drool a lot. Nausea and vomiting in cats can have many causes, such as internal parasites, kidney disease, and gastrointestinal conditions. If your cat seems nauseous, is vomiting, or has a poor appetite, it's best to see the vet.
If your cat has something stuck in his mouth, it is likely to cause drooling. A string is a common oral foreign body, but other possibilities include toy parts and even grass. If you see a string hanging out of your cat's mouth, DO NOT pull it out. The string may be wrapped around something in the stomach or intestines and pulling can cause major damage. Instead, get to the nearest open vet office.
Stress or fear may cause a cat to drool temporarily, such as during car rides, vet visits, or loud events. If your cat seems extremely stressed regularly, it's a good idea to talk to your vet about options. If the drooling and stress are short-lived and stop on their own, then there is likely little cause for concern.
Some cats may drool when they are extremely relaxed and enjoying being petted or cuddled. This is not uncommon and merely indicates a physiologic response to happiness. Similarly, some cats may drool when they are asleep, probably because they are so relaxed.
https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/cat-health/cat-diseases-conditions-a-z/6-reasons-why-my-cat-might-drool
https://www.thesprucepets.com/cats-drool-when-petted-554028
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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories.
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