Why does my kitten drool when I pet him? Is this normal behavior?

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Whenever I stroke my kitten he always dribbles and it goes on me. What shall I do? Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | unneutered

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

That could happen especially with kitten when they get excited or they start purring. Unfortunately there is not much you can do as this behaviour is unlikely to be pathological but rather completely normal and Rocky may grow out of it. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Why does my kitten drool when I pet him? Is this normal behavior?

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