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My outdoor cat has something stuck in mouth, drooling, can't eat.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed

I have an outside cat that ate something and it has been stuck in her mouth for 2 days. She is now drooling and can't eat anything but won't let me restrain her or go near her to help her get it out. What should I do?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 23rd, 2019

Hello. You should try to get her into a carrier, box, or something that will restrain her & get her to a veterinarian. If you cannot get her to the vet, she will quite sick if she is unable to eat. Once she is at the vet., she can be sedated & a thorough oral exam will be done. Hope all is OK. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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