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Why is my cat drooling after throwing up but acting normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat threw up this morning and since then he has been drooling a lot! He is playing, eating and acting normal but wondering if I should be worried.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 18th, 2020

The drooling may be due to nausea, periodontal disease, trauma or toxicity. If he is behaving normally otherwise, it is probably not trauma or toxicity. You can try withholding food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Begin with 1 teaspoon of food every hour and gradually increase the amount if there is no vomiting. Feed bland until symptoms resolve then transition slowly to the regular diet. Symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian include lethargy, persistent vomiting or diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain.

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