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Why is my cat drooling and lethargic? Should I take her to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13 lbs

My cat started drooling today. Is this normal? She's also seems very lethargic.

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on February 25th, 2018

Poor Tabbi! The most common causes of drooling in cats are related to oral pain, nausea, or toxin exposure. Tabbi’s lethargy could also be related to pain or nausea from gastrointestinal issues, kidney disease, among others. At this point, it would be best to take Tabbi to the vet for an exam and any necessary diagnostic testing to help get to the bottom of the issue. From there, her her will be able to determine the best course of treatment. I hope this helps and that all goes well!

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    Answered By Penelope Graben, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 3rd, 2019

    Hello, I'm so sorry to hear that Nancy is acting differently! There are a couple of common causes for excessive drooling in cats. One possibility is dental pain, such as an infected tooth. Another possible reason for drooling is nausea and abdominal pain. When cats are in pain, they become more reclusive and tend to hide. As she is both acting differently and drooling, I would recommend taking Nancy to your veterinarian to have her examined as soon as possible. After a physical examination, your vet will have a better idea of what is going on with her and can recommend the best testing and treatment for her. I hope this is helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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