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My cat is sneezing and drooling. When should I take my cat to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | 3 years and 6 months old

I have big cat it may a cold, it sneeze and dripping fluid from the mouth , l need know if need to take my cat to vet tomorrow

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 18th, 2016

To be safe, an exam with your veterinarian would be recommended. If it is a respiratory infection, Sam will need antibiotics to resolve it. Left untreated, it can progress to pneumonia. It may also be allergies which is not as serious a condition but is just as easily managed or treated. Chest x-rays may be required.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

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    Yes, I think it would be a good idea to take Sam into the vet tomorrow. He could have a cold, but it also sounds like he has excessive saliva coming from him mouth, which can be caused by nausea, dental problems, foreign body in the mouth, or exposure to toxins. It would be best to have him examined and diagnosed by a vet so his symptoms can be treated.

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