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Why is my cat's mouth trembling, can't drink, but can still eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female

I have a cat, it had 1 year old. Since yesterday noon, when it open its mouth, the mouth tremble, and i notice that it can’t drink water and i can’t clear herself. But it can eat as usual. She is sleepy

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 22nd, 2020

Hello, sorry to hear about Ringo. It sounds like she could have some oral pain which could be associated with a tooth ache or in cats inflammation of her gums and teeth known as stomatitis. I would recommend that you have Ringo evaluated if you notice excessive drooling, preference for wet food over dry food, constantly licking lips, chattering, or any foul smell from his mouth. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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