2006-10-09 03:51:22 · 9 answers · asked by Jeanine W 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
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.
2006-10-09 03:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by spire2000 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they get more relaxed as they get older. There may be a problem with her teeth, excess plaque, loose tooth, or something, so next time you take her in to the vet it is good to check on it.. but I wouldn't think it would be an emergency or warrant a trip for that alone.
I know my older cat used to do the same thing, especially when she was sleeping or being pet.
2006-10-09 04:44:26 · answer #2 · answered by Willalee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long has it been since your cat has seen a vet (or rather since the vet has seen her). She probably has something going on in her mouth -- inflamed gums or plaque buildup on her teeth. She is definitely a "senior" cat and should have an annual exam and blood work done by a vet to detect any possible conditions associated with older cats -- problems in kidney function, thyroid function, etc.
2006-10-09 03:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your cat needs to see a Veterinarian.
It sounds to me that she might have a problem with a tooth or salivary glands. She is becoming a senior cat and this is when they start having problems with their teeth. Your Vet will check out her mouth and look for anything caught in her teeth or any kind of abscess that might be causing her discomfort.
I hope everything turns out alright for her and she is made more comfortable.
2006-10-09 03:59:12 · answer #4 · answered by simbasega 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Need to have the vet check her for dental problems,, Also a big concern is if she has something stuck in her mouth or throat.
This is not something that can wait til next week. Call the vet and have her seen today!
2006-10-09 04:07:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat does the same thing. He has a slight underbite, so his top lips overlap his bottom, and when he is relaxed he drools. It's pretty funny. Not too much to worry about though.
2006-10-09 03:59:10 · answer #6 · answered by terraliay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a cat that drooled alot. But my cat live 'till he was 22. so maybe your cat is prematurely getting old. This stuff happens.
2006-10-09 04:01:41 · answer #7 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may be having a toothache or has a sore in her mouth. Is she eating OK? Have a vet check her mouth - if she is 11 years old, there's a good chance she has dental issues.
2006-10-09 03:56:09 · answer #8 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a vet and function his tooth regarded at. extra saliva means there is something in his mouth that his physique is attempting to digest, this may be something so hassle-free as extremely nutrition caught between his tooth or an absess or probably the early stages of oral maximum cancers. the quicker he sees a vet the extra perfect the concern is probably to worsen as time is going on
2016-11-27 02:36:39 · answer #9 · answered by bruckner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋