My cat foamed at the mouth once, but seems fine. Should I worry?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 15 lbs
Hello! My cat just had foam coming from his mouth, but the amount was very small, and he seems totaly okay now. it was one time and it has not repeated. Should i worry? He is a house cat with no access to outside and is eating and drinking well, no unusual behaviour.
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Published on June 28th, 2019
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If the foam isn’t continuing and Vy is acting normal I wouldn’t worry. It is possible she licked something that didn’t taste good and the taste has now passed. If it continues, I would take her to a vet for a thorough oral exam. Good luck and kisses to Vy!
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Published on November 6th, 2016
If it happened once and she seems fine than it probably isn't rabies. Rabies is a fatal disease and the signs get worse and not better. If you are concerned, have her examined by your vet to diagnose the problem.
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Published on January 11th, 2018
While no vaccination is 100% effective, it is unlikely that what you are seeing is Rabies if the symptoms resolved. Once the foaming at the mouth has begun the symptoms of Rabies usually progress from there. If he is now acting normal, I would continue to monitor him for the time being. He may have come in contact with something orally that caused him to foam at the mouth. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further! If the symptoms persist, I would recommend having a veterinarian recheck him so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made.
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