why do cats dribble?
2006-09-22 22:16:42 · 18 answers · asked by LeoDimachi 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
If they're doing it when they're purring and kneading away at you, it's probably anticipation as they're hoping you'll produce some milk for them.
2006-09-22 22:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by lauriekins 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have a Tabby cat and she started to dribble, it went on for ages in the end I took her to the vets, it was her teeth that was troubling her and she had to have about four out the dribbling stopped.
2006-09-26 09:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by shirley m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there...i have a female cat and the only times she dribbles is when shes been stroked, it just pours from her mouth...seems to be when shes is been fussed over for some reason!....i also would like to know the reason to ...hope you get some good answers.
2006-09-23 05:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat used to do this and the vet checked her thoroughally and found nothing wrong (it was excessive). He said it was probably a sign of affection and contentment.
I liked to believe that it was because she was so happy.
2006-09-23 05:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 theories: one is a build up of furballs in the stomach. another is that when ur cat is being affectionate and purrs with you, it releases some sort of chemical in the muscles, causing saliva!!! take it as a compliment. i do
2006-09-25 18:29:47 · answer #5 · answered by melanie c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats do this when happy and contented they also knead with their front feet at the same time also purr nothing to worry about
2006-09-23 06:11:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had cats my entire life, and only 6 years ago did I encounter a "drooler." She's a cat who loves to knead, and purrs like crazy when she does. And, while she's happily into that, she drools.
I checked with our vet, and they assured me that nothing was wrong - this is just something some cats do.
So, love your cat. Make sure you spay or neuter them, and keep them as indoor only cats.
Cats who are allowed outdoors are allowed to encounter other cats to fight, dogs to chase them, cats to hit them, and horrible people who go through neighborhoods stealing outdoor animals and selling them to research labs. This happens more commonly than anyone wants to imagine.
Keep them safe.
2006-09-23 14:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
My cat does this too and it is because she loves being stroked like all cats.
It is pure happiness overload!!!
2006-09-23 05:31:52 · answer #8 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sheer joy. It means they are very content, happy little creatures
2006-09-26 07:13:06 · answer #9 · answered by deebradley2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats are the laziest animal on the planet, they are so lazy they even forget to swallow. My cat fits this category.
2006-09-23 05:20:46 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋