My cat has trouble eating and drools. Why does it keep recurring?

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Kitty (semi-stray 4.5yearold cat) has trouble eating and drools. Problem started in January, almost a year ago. Seems like she has trouble swallowing. Gave her a course of Amoxicillin Trihydrate a few months ago; her condition immediately improved, but a few weeks later gradually got worse again. Then vet prescribed Caricef; again condition improved but then deteriorated within weeks. Is there any way to stop the recurrence and improve her eating/swallowing problem?Any med that would help?Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Sarah Box, BVSc · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear Kitty is unwell and having trouble eating. This sounds like a serious and chronic issue for her and I would recommend a thorough physical examination with your regular veterinarian. The first place to look will be in her mouth-have your Vet check for diseased teeth, masses, foreign objects or gum inflammation/stomatitis. Your vet may recommend X-rays to assess Kitty’s dental health and also check the throat and larynx for contributing factors (such as a mass in the throat). Nausea can also contribute to excess swallowing and apparent difficulty eating, your vet may recommend bloodwork to check for internal issues (such as kidney disease). I hope you are able to get Kitty feeling better soon!

My cat has trouble eating and drools. Why does it keep recurring?

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