my cat has been drooling now it has stopped but he keeps on opening and closing his mouth.?

Question

any idea of why and he seems to be fine except for this. also having a hard time meowing

i just took a flashlight and saw that his tongue has a red spot and looks to be bleeding but nothing else in his mouth

i just took a flashlight and saw that his tongue has a red spot and looks to be bleeding but nothing else in his mouth

i just took a flashlight and saw that his tongue has a red spot and looks to be bleeding but nothing else in his mouth

Answer 1

Hi there...here's an article on possible causes of why a cat may be drooling:

The Drooling Cat

If you’ve ever seen a cat foam at the mouth after riding to the vet’s office or getting a dose of medicine, you know that a little drool goes a very long way!

Some cats salivate profusely when scared. Others actually suffer from motion sickness (hence the drool-soaked cat carrier).

Some cats smack their lips and foam at the mouth if they feel nauseated or are about to vomit a hairball. On the other hand, the occasional cat drools with pleasure while being petted.

All of these causes of drooling are usually benign and short- lived. But if your cat is drooling or foaming at the mouth for no obvious reason, if drooling persists for more than a half hour, or if there are other symptoms - it’s time to call the vet.

Abnormal drooling happens for two major reasons: problems occurring inside the mouth, and those occurring elsewhere in the body. Pain or nausea stimulates drooling. Oral problems or neurologic conditions can interfere with swallowing, causing saliva to overflow.

Examples of problems in the mouth are:

»Dental disease (broken, decayed, or abscessed teeth)

»Gum disease (periodontal disease, stomatitis)

»Oral foreign body (fish hook, fish bone, string wrapped around tongue, stick)

»Oral mass (eosinophilic granuloma, tumor)

»Oral ulcer or laceration

»Salivary gland cyst

»Bee stings

Other signs of oral disease that may accompany drooling are foul breath, blood-tinged saliva, difficulty eating, or refusal to eat the usual foods. The cat may look uncomfortable and paw the mouth. Sometimes drooling is the first and only sign of a problem.

Problems elsewhere in the body that can cause drooling include:

Disorders of the esophagus, stomach, or intestines--blockage, nausea
Portosystemic shunt (a rare liver disorder)
Advanced kidney disease
Exposure to toxins or caustic chemicals
Rabies
Exposure to toxins is an important consideration in a drooling cat. Some household cleaning products – ingested directly or licked off the fur – as well as some houseplants may burn the lining of the mouth and cause drooling. Certain flea dips and insecticides are very toxic to cats and may cause drooling. These may cause additional symptoms such as vomiting, muscle tremors, weakness, and lethargy. If your cat has these symptoms or you suspect a chemical exposure, seek veterinary care immediately. Bring labels or product information with you if possible.

Dental disease is another “biggy”—more than 80% of adult cats will develop periodontal, tooth and other oral cavity diseases that cause pain, leading to drooling.

The first thing some people think of when they see their cat foaming at the mouth is rabies. Happily, this is extremely unlikely unless a cat is unvaccinated. For drooling, foaming, or any worrisome symptom, it is always best to consult your veterinarian.

EDIT: Is your cat able to still eat food and drink water? If he is you may be able to wait and call the vet until tomorrow. But you really do need to contact your vet as red spot on the tongue could be an underlying problem to the actual cause.

Answer 2

Make sure there is nothing caught in your cats mouth like a piece of string or a needle or something. It may be pretty far back so you may need someone to hold your cat while you gently open your cats mouth a flashlight probably would be a good idea too.

Answer 3

My cat had that. It was a rotton tooth. If you let them go it can cause a bad sinus infection, like I found out the hard way. By the time a cats bad tooth can be seen, the cat is in excrutiating pain. Take it to the vet to have it pulled. For the life of me, I cannot understand these so called animal lovers who can clearly see the animal is either sick or in pain, and instead of taking the animal to a vet, would rather allow the animal to suffer and try to treat it themselves, taking a guess at what MIGHT be the problem??????????? DO the poor cat a favor and LEAVE it at the vets.

Answer 4

My cat Kiwi had a similar problem several years ago. She had an ulcer in her mouth that required antibiotics and she was fine in a few days. Regardless of what your kitty's situation is, he needs a vet as soon as possible.

Answer 5

Age is also a factor! Hair balls it will cough. Droouling from tooth problem most likely falling out or loose! Time to get kitty to a vet! It could be old age! Call your vet to be sure!

Answer 6

Check his mouth and throat out thoroughly or any foreign object. Also could have toothache. Best to take it to the vet if you're still worried.

Answer 7

Sounds like she may have a sore in her mouth/throat, maybe an abcess or even a bad tooth.

Answer 8

Sounds like he has some decayed teeth. Will he let you look in his mouth?

Answer 9

I would say hairballs but call a vet just to be sure

Answer 10

Call the vet. Sounds like something is stuck in his throat.