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My cat is drooling excessively. Could it be rabies or a dental issue?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 12 lbs

My cat ,It's been drooling excessively but it's not foamy and I'm scared it might have rabies it doesn't show other symptoms of rabies. He had a scratch on his head which I saw 2 days ago I've already seen a kitten die I don't want to lose him too. He eats well there's no problem with that. It's just he's drooling too much which is worrying.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 24th, 2019

Drooling is almost always due to a dental problem. There is likely a broken or infected tooth. I suggest you have Monu examined by your vet. Rabies is always a possibility especially if he has never had the anti-rabies vaccine but usually they have neurological symptoms and not just drooling.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 15th, 2016

    It sounds like Scrappy may be drooling a little bit. This could be caused by nausea or dental problems, and is not likely due to rabies. There would be additional signs if Scrappy had rabies, such as excessive aggression. I would not be worried that Scrappy has rabies if he is purring, eating, and drinking. If the excessive drooling continues, I would take him into the vet for an exam.

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