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Why is my cat drooling excessively all of a sudden but acting normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed

My cat 4 years old has started to drool excessively today. Her behavior is normal and she still eats. Within minutes, however she will have a small pool of saliva under her. Should i be concerned?

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on March 13th, 2020

Hi, excessive salivatation can be linked to being in contact with a toxic substance or ulceration inside the mouth. I would recommend that Betsy is checked over, as signs of toxicity can be very subtle and difficult to pick up. Hope this helps !

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    Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 29th, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Cats can salivate when they are happy, nauseous, or if there’s oral pain/dental disease. Since Fluffy is eating, I don’t suspect it’s nausea. I would take Fluffy to the vet to look at his mouth and teeth and make sure there is nothing that needs to be addressed. Good luck and kisses to Fluffy!

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