My cat is drooling a lot. What are the possible causes and concerns?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 years and 6 months old
My cat keeps drooling. Should I be worried? And what could cause that?
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Published on April 28th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Drooling is often a sign of nausea. This can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, kidney disease, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. If this continues or she develops vomiting, I recommend that you have Callie evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and others depending on the findings on exam. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!
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Published on August 6th, 2017
Hello there! I'm sorry to hear that Belle is sick. If she is drooling, has vomited, and doesn't want to move, it sounds like she needs to be seen by a vet as soon as possible. The drooling could indicate nausea, but it could also be a symptom of ulcerations or sores in the mouth or neurologic dysfunction. Is it possible that she got into any chemicals or poisons while you were out? If so, this makes a trip to the vet even more important. If she does not improve significantly within the next hour, you should bring her to an emergency veterinarian immediately. Even if she does improve entirely, a visit to the vet is still in order to rule out other possible problems that could recur (such as kidney failure). A local vet in your area has an emergency professional on call: Easton Vet Clinic - (410) 822-2282 Good luck, and I hope that Belle gets better soon!
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