Is my new 7-week-old kitten drooling because she just came home?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 14 days old | 2 lbs
I have a new kitten in my home today she’s 7 weeks and she’s meowing a lot and hiding behind couch which I read is normal but she’s also drooling/spitting a lot also I don’t know if this is normal
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Published on August 8th, 2019
Stress/distress can sometimes cause a cat to drool. If she just came home today, I would give her some time to settle down and relax. If she continues to drool, or shows any other signs of illness such as loss of appetite, vomiting, disorientation, etc, bringing her to a vet ASAP is best.
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Published on April 7th, 2019
It is concerning that she is not eating much and is lethargic and she could have an infection, parasite, congenital abnormality, etc. She should be examined by a vet as soon as possible to determine the cause and treat the problem. Since she is so young, she will become dehydrated quickly if not eating so please try to find a vet that can examine her today. In meantime, keep trying to bottle feed her a milk replacer and keep her in a warm place to help regulate her body temperature.
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