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Why is my cat drooling but acting normal and not in pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 14 lbs

My indoor male cat is drooling, he is eating and drinking and grooming normal, he does not seem to be in pain. I can touch his mouth and he is puring. His nose is wet as normal and I'm not sure what to do

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Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 11th, 2017

Drooling is most often associated with dental concerns with cats. I would advise brining this issue up with your veterinarian at your annual check-up. If Token goes off his food, or seems lethargic I would take him in sooner.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 5th, 2017

    Drooling in cats can be a sign of pain, nausea, or dental problems. Good job looking inside Juggs's mouth, but there is still the potential of her having a dental problem since it's hard to see the back of a cat's mouth while they are fully alert. Given that she is otherwise fine and everything else is normal, I wouldn't be too worried just yet about her. Continue to monitor her over the next 24-48 hours, and if the drooling continues or increases, or she stops eating, drinking, becomes lethargic, then I would be concerned and I would take her into the vet for a health check. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Susan England-Foster

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 25th, 2017

    What a cute name! Typically when animals are drooling it is secondary to a bad tooth, nausea or even stress/anxiety. If Mr.Bojangles is eating,drinking and acting normal I would not be to concerned. I would continue to monitor the drooling at home. However if the drooling gets worse or Mr.Bojangles decreases eating/vomits I would recommend taking him to a the vet for a good physical exam and oral exam to determine the cause so proper treatment can be started. hope that helps

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