Why does my cat drool so much when I pet him? Is this normal?

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Why does my cat drool so much when I pet him? He drips and has a stream of slober down his face.. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 11 years old | 20 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Excessive salivation could be caused by a number of things, including nausea, dental pain, toxin ingestion, a foreign body stuck in the mouth, injury to the tongue (as can happen with electrical injury from chewing on electrical cords). Please have Sylvester seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible to help rule out a medical cause for his behaviour, and for treatment if necessary. If Sylvester could have eaten anything such as medications, household cleaners, plants, toys, food scraps, or garbage, please let the vet know about it to help them determine if there could be toxicity. If medical causes are ruled out, then the drooling could be just his reaction to being pet. Some pets will drool when they are happy or relaxed, which may be what is happening with Sylvester.

Why does my cat drool so much when I pet him? Is this normal?

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