My cat is drooling and has pale gums. Should I take her to the vet?

White gums in any animal is concerning as it can be a sign of shock or anemia. Based on your attached photos, I would not be alarmed about the color of the gums. They are not pale, they are an adequate pink color. Unless you notice other changes such as weakness or lethargy or vomiting, then I would not worry and just monitor for further changes.

Nausea is a common cause of [drooling](https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/drooling/) or foaming at the mouth. There are several other causes as well, such as [dental disease](https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/dental-disease-1), oral trauma, tooth abscess, [stress](https://www.petcoach.co/article/10-signs-your-cat-is-stressed), tumors in the mouth, [stomatitis](https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/gingivitis-and-stomatitis), poisoning, and even rabies (rare if your cat is vaccinated for it). In the absence of other signs, such as [vomiting](https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/vomiting/), I would be concerned that this drooling and foaming at the mouth may be caused by a dental problem, such as a broken tooth or a tooth abscess. You should take Petunia into your vet for a health check and mouth exam. It would be a good idea to get her in a soon as possible (not an emergency, but first thing Monday) because if it is a dental problem, it will be very painful, and she will likely stop eating. Your vet can rule out other causes of these symptoms at the exam.

Hi! So sorry to hear that Paris is not feeling well. It sounds like Paris is anemic based on the color of her gums and the fact that she does not feel well which means that she is clinically affected. I recommend that you have Paris evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible to figure out what is wrong and start therapy for it. At the very least, she could have bloodwork done to see if she truly is anemic and go from there. Keeping my fingers crossed that evrything goes well!!

Drooling, excessive salivation, and licking lips are all signs of nausea in pets. This may be the first signs of a gastrointestinal upset, she may have eaten something she shouldn't have. As this is the only sign Melodie is demonstrating, and is otherwise fine I would continue to monitor her. You could add a probiotic to her diet for gastrointestinal health benefits. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=25718 Signs to be concerned of would be vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and pain. IF you notice any of these please post another question so we can help you further or take Melodie to see her veterinarian.

Hi there and thanks for posting! Sounds like Tammy may have a dental or oral infection. Treatment will be oral exam, dental cleaning or surgery (if teeth need to be removed), and antibiotics. A dental infection is not contagious, however it is very painful. I would recommend she see a veterinarian soon for this. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

I suggest taking your cat to your veterinarian or a 24-hour emergency clinic as soon as possible. Excessive drooling in a cat can be a sign of a number of problems including (but not limited to) nausea, dental disease. Ingestion of a toxin, foreign object caught in the mouth, salivary gland disease, ulcers in the mouth, cancer of the mouth, neurological disorders, or eating something that tastes very bad. Excessive drooling is also a symptom of rabies. Many cats will chatter their teeth while watching birds or other prey animals; however, chattering could alos be an indication of pain or neurological in nature.

Oh no poor Honey! Yes she should be seen by a vet because these are very concerning signs. Any history of trauma? These could be signs of pain, nausea, or something wrong inside her mouth (ulcers, stomatitis, a mass, foreign material). I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!