My cat is chattering and drooling a lot. Should I call the vet?

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• Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 18th, 2018

  Hello, sorry to hear about Tigger. In a middle aged cat that has excessive drooling I would worry about periodontal disease primarily. Cats may get resorptive lesions on their teeth which may elicit some mouth discomfort and excessive salivation. Other causes include infections of a tooth, and foreign objects although they typically want to eat less with this.
  
  Other less common causes in a you cat like her are less likely such as tumors of the mouth.
  
  Finally, the excessive drooling could be associated with an underlying disease that could be causing nausea. I also find it less likely since she is eating OK. Monitor for any decreased appetite, vomiting and lethargy as these could indicate a underlying systemic illness.
  
  Have Tigger evaluated by a veterinarian if she continues to have excessive drooling or if you note any of the above signs. Hope this helps and best of luck.

  

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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 Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 3rd, 2018

  Salivating is a sign of either ulcers, or bad teeth, excessive tartar, abscesses, or an injury in the mouth or an irritant. I suggest you take your kitty to a veterinarian tomorrow morning for an exam. He also may have a nasty calicivirus infection.
  If he lets you, you can try and have a thorough look in his mouth, but it is more likely that his mouth is painful. Make sure he eats and drinks, preferably give him some canned food as it may be less painful to eat.

  

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