My cat is chattering and drooling a lot. Should I call the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My cat won't stop chattering and is drooling a lot. It's like he can't control it. What should I do?
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Published on January 10th, 2015
I suggest taking your cat to your veterinarian or a 24-hour emergency clinic as soon as possible. Excessive drooling in a cat can be a sign of a number of problems including (but not limited to) nausea, dental disease. Ingestion of a toxin, foreign object caught in the mouth, salivary gland disease, ulcers in the mouth, cancer of the mouth, neurological disorders, or eating something that tastes very bad. Excessive drooling is also a symptom of rabies. Many cats will chatter their teeth while watching birds or other prey animals; however, chattering could alos be an indication of pain or neurological in nature.
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Published on February 18th, 2018
Hello, sorry to hear about Tigger. In a middle aged cat that has excessive drooling I would worry about periodontal disease primarily. Cats may get resorptive lesions on their teeth which may elicit some mouth discomfort and excessive salivation. Other causes include infections of a tooth, and foreign objects although they typically want to eat less with this. Other less common causes in a you cat like her are less likely such as tumors of the mouth. Finally, the excessive drooling could be associated with an underlying disease that could be causing nausea. I also find it less likely since she is eating OK. Monitor for any decreased appetite, vomiting and lethargy as these could indicate a underlying systemic illness. Have Tigger evaluated by a veterinarian if she continues to have excessive drooling or if you note any of the above signs. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Published on March 13th, 2020
Hi, excessive salivatation can be linked to being in contact with a toxic substance or ulceration inside the mouth. I would recommend that Betsy is checked over, as signs of toxicity can be very subtle and difficult to pick up. Hope this helps !
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Published on December 3rd, 2018
Salivating is a sign of either ulcers, or bad teeth, excessive tartar, abscesses, or an injury in the mouth or an irritant. I suggest you take your kitty to a veterinarian tomorrow morning for an exam. He also may have a nasty calicivirus infection. If he lets you, you can try and have a thorough look in his mouth, but it is more likely that his mouth is painful. Make sure he eats and drinks, preferably give him some canned food as it may be less painful to eat.
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