My cat is drooling excessively after a new catnip toy. Is it normal?

Drooling is a very common signs of excitement in cats. Why some cats do it and some cats don't isn't clear to us. (Just like some dogs drool when excited for food and some don't.) It sounds like you have a great new toy for your cats! I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

The drooling can be a sign of nausea in cats, but given that Rex hasn't had a change in activity, appetite, or anything else, I would keep an eye on him for now. It could be chewing on those plants has upset his stomach, and I would keep them out of reach. Try feeding him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If he's still drooling in another 24 hours after being on this diet or anything else changes from the normal, then I would have him seen by a vet.

The drool is likely due to something hurting his mouth rather than anything to due with his food. Cats can get sore mouths from chewing on things that they shouldn't (i.e. electrical cords), dental disease, certain infections, or other oral diseases. I do not see evidence of eye problems, but if there is, then I would be more suspicious of an infection causing this. Otherwise, I would need to look in his mouth to help narrow-down the cause of this. You can try to look in his mouth and see if anything looks abnormal. If you do notice something abnormal, then it's best to have your vet see him sometime soon, so they can advise on the necessary treatment. There is definitely no need to change the food at this time and it's best to continue feeding his normal diet to prevent any gastrointestinal disturbances. I hope that helps and Nolan gets better soon.

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. She could be dealing with severe dental disease or other disease in her mouth. The drooling could also be a sign of nausea so I would also recommend having her blood tested to see if there are any systemic changes that could be causing the drooling / nausea. You may even consider adding in a probiotic such as Purina fortiflora which can be found online quite easily or at your local pet store. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If Milo was drooling that may be a sign of nausea which can be seen with gastrointestinal conditions like gastroenteritis, pancreatitis or conditions such as kidney disease, among others. If it has only happened once, it is fair to monitor him for now as long as he is otherwise doing well with a good appetite and activity level. If this is a persistent issue, or he does not feel well, have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Pou. Drooling is typically the result of nausea, oral pain or ingesting something with a bad taste. He will need to see his veterinarian if his symptoms persist. If he did acquire the respiratory infection from his housemate, then post-nasal drop could be making him nauseous. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Tobi. He will need to see a veterinarian this weekend if his symptoms persit or if he is experiencing any difficulty breathing. He could be drooling from nausea or be experiencing a respiratory tract infection. Did he eat anything that he shouldn't have or something bitter? That can cause drooling. Try to encourage him to eat and drink in the meantime. I hope this information helps!