Is my cat's drooling normal when I pet him or when he sleeps?

Some cats can become so relaxed when they are happy and purring that their mouth relaxes and it leads them to drool. I had a cat who did this whenever she was relaxed and happy. She would also leave a huge wet spot on your lap! It is common that some cats drool when they are happy and it is normal. I would not worry about it if it only happens when Penny purrs :-)

Drooling can be caused due to a teeth problem, gum disease, kidney failure and other gastrointestinal conditions, because it happens in his sleep i would still mainly suspect a teeth/gum problem, that would make the most sense.

That could happen especially with kitten when they get excited or they start purring. Unfortunately there is not much you can do as this behaviour is unlikely to be pathological but rather completely normal and Rocky may grow out of it. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

The area that I think you are concerned about is the lighter colored and thicker area on the bottom lip. That is a normal part of the bottom lip that is thicker than the surrounding area because it is where the upper canine tooth hits the lip. He should have a similar thickened area on the other side, but the coloration may be different. Cats with Orion's coloration can be varying pigment along their lips and gums, so some areas will be pink while others will be dark. That is not a reason for concern. At 7 months of age, Orion should have all his adult teeth. If you are noticing bad breath, it would be worth having your veterinarian examine his mouth to make sure he doesn't have any retained baby teeth that are causing a problem. Finally, it is very common that cats will drool when they purr, but most cats do it from kittens. If Orion has just started drooling when he purrs and has a change to his purr, it would be worth having your vet palpate his throat, lymph nodes and larynx to make sure everything feels normal. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Some cats are very vocal and that’s how they interact. I’ve also seen deaf cats that meow excessively since they can’t hear themselves. Drooling usually occurs when cats are purring and happy. To me it sounds like you have a happy, social cat. Enjoy! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your cat.

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.

That could be completely normal, as certain cats (mine as well!) do it when they purr. Unless there are other signs, like coughing, sneezing or having dry discharge on nose, or being inappetent etc etc., I would not be worried at all about it. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.