My cat is meowing loudly and drooling. Should I take her to the vet?

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My cat loudly meows than I notice she is drooling, I've just noticed the drooling, but she has had that meowing usually when my husband leaves the house, so it could have been going on a while, she seems concerned afterwards, but is eating ok, using the litter box and playing...she us about 5 years old, a mix breed, spayed....I was home 4 days while my husband was out of town and noticed this...I don't know how long it could be going on. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

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.

My cat is meowing loudly and drooling. Should I take her to the vet?

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