My cat is drooling and has red gums. Should I take him to the vet?

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Cat started drooling excessively. When I opened his mouth It looks like his gums are irritated around his teeth, especially on the left side of his mouth. Should I take him to the vet or get a teeth cleaning, or brush his teeth at home? Or could it be something else causing him to drool suddenly? (Additional info, he only eats dry food and is still eating now, does like to chew on plastic so I make sure there isn’t any around, and his other behaviors haven’t changed) Thank you! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 2 years old

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Cheech. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian. From your pictures, he appears to have significant gingivitis. This will make tooth brushing painful for him. He will likely need to go under anesthesia for a dental cleaning. Drooling most commonly results from oral pain or nausea. I hope this information helps!

My cat is drooling and has red gums. Should I take him to the vet?

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