Why is my 4-month-old kitten drooling and acting sick?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female
Why is my 4 month old kitten drooling? She has also been sticking her tongue out like in the picture. She is not playing how she usually does. She already has her rabies vaccines. What could it be?
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Published on August 20th, 2017
I would be concerned about Zapatitos being nauseas, having infection or trauma inside the mouth or even a toxin if possible exposure. I would recommend taking her to a vet to have a good detailed exam to help narrow down why Zapatitos is hyper salivating. It is important to look under her tongue and make sure string is not attached causing a foreign body. Also you can look in her mouth to make sure you do not see any type of sores. Sometimes cats will chew electrical wires and get burns in the mouth or even have viruses that cause ulcers. All of these things can cause hyper salivation. I think a vet visit is best to help Zapatitos feel better as soon as possible.
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Published on March 30th, 2018
I can see that Zarrah has a lot of saliva at the corners of her mouth. If this has occurred only recently, it can be a sign of nausea or hypersalivation associated with oral pain. This can be caused by toxin ingestion, sores or injuries inside the mouth, or dental disease. Certain neurological conditions that prevent swallowing can also be to blame. She should be seen by a vet as soon as possible to determine exactly what is going on and begin the appropriate treatment.
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