Is my kitten drooling from flea spray? When should I call the vet?

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Hi, I have a 4-6 month old kitten, and all of a sudden, it has been drooling an excessive foamy substance along with water for the past hour on and off. I was wondering, could it be the fact that I gave her flea spray an hour ago? Or was it something else that could have caused it, and is this type of problem serious? Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | 4 lbs

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

Flea spray can cause a reaction such as you're describing, especially if she ingests some of it, which cats will often do while grooming. Hopefully it's just a reaction to the taste of the spray, and will pass quickly. If it continues for more than a couple of hours, or if she becomes lethargy or unsteady, take her in to the vet immediately, as she could have a more serious reaction to the medication. Also, if the spray contains pyrethrin, have her seen immediately, as this is highly toxic to cats.

Is my kitten drooling from flea spray? When should I call the vet?

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