What Makes cats Slober all the time?

Question

I HAVE A CAT NAMED tobie and he always slobers Like all the time and i hope that No body don't call me a dumb *** just 4 asking that Because duhhh the website is callled Yahoo Question Duhhhh So if ya got something wrong with that then deal with it OK!!!!!

Answer 1

Hi Lauren...some cats drool when they are very content and it's quite normal. However, there are some instances where the drooling could be more indicative of gum or tooth disorders.

I've copied an article from ivillage.com about drooling and hope you will find it of interest:

...if your pet is normally dry, yet suddenly starts flowing like a faucet, you can bet there is something wrong. This is especially true for cats, who generally drool less than dogs.

"As soon as I see a drooling cat, I'm thinking ulcers in the mouth or immune system disease," says Mark Riehl, D.V.M., a veterinarian in private practice in Bristol, Tennessee. Cats with feline AIDS, leukemia, or even the flu will sometimes get mouth sores that cause them to drool, he says. Kidney problems can also cause sores and drooling in cats as well as dogs.

While dogs often drool because of mealtime anticipation, cats may salivate for sheer pleasure, which is why you may feel a few drips when your friendly feline starts nuzzling your neck. Conversely, cats will also drool when they are afraid, like when it is time for a bath.

Some pets will drool after eating instead of before. In medium- and large-breed dogs, this is sometimes caused by a condition called bloat, in which the stomach twists and then expands, says Jim Hendrickson, V.M.D., a veterinarian in emergency private practice in Rockville, Maryland. Dogs with this condition usually appear restless and will try unsuccessfully to vomit. Bloat is an emergency that may require surgery, so you will need to see your vet right away.

Dogs and cats with epilepsy may drool before a seizure. And many pets will drool when they have digestive problems or even car sickness.

It is very common for pets to drool copiously when they have eaten something bitter, anything from a lemon wedge to drain cleaner. They will also drool when they have mouth pain due to dental problems, for example, or a splinter stuck in the gum.
See Your Vet If...

- Your pet is drooling after eating
- She has a history of seizures
- You suspect that she has eaten something bitter
- Your pet is lethargic
- Your pet can't open his mouth or is having trouble opening it
- He can't close his mouth
- He won't eat or has difficulty chewing or swallowing
- His tongue, lips, or muzzle are swollen
- There is a foreign object stuck in his mouth
- His gums are red and swollen, or there is bleeding
- Your pet is drooling or panting excessively
- His tongue or gums are blue or pale
- Your pet has ulcers on his tongue
- He is gagging frequently
- There is a lump anywhere on his face
- He is pawing frequently at his mouth or face
- There is a discharge from his mouth or nose that lasts two days or longer
- His breath is consistently bad
- Your pet's nose is dry, crusty, or bleeding
- His mouth is foaming, or he's grinding his teeth
- There is dried saliva around the mouth

Answer 2

I picked up a rescue cat two days ago. When the vet pulled back his gums to look at them my jaw dropped. I have never seen such awful dental condition in a cat's mouth. He goes to the vet tomorrow for extractions and tartar removal.

This cat drools constantly and is barely eating. I think his mouth is just so sore it hurts to eat even soft food.

So, do you get my point? Dogs drool, a cat with a healthy mouth occasionally drools when relaxed and being petted but not all the time.

Answer 3

Actually, it's called Yahoo Answers;) I'm just pickin'.

Some cats drool on occasion in reaction to pleasant stimuli. My male drools when he's being loved on. However, if your cat is drooling ALL the time, take him to the vet and have his mouth checked. An infection in the mouth can cause constant drooling.

Answer 4

I have 2 cats and neither slober, maybe your cat needs a checkup at the vets, is that an option?

Answer 5

Wow! Somebody is really defensive. Nobody is making fun of you for asking a question. Geez...

As far as the slobbering goes, that is not what I would call normal. My cat does not slobber and I haven't seen many cats that do. Usually, it's dogs that do this.

He may have a hairball or something stuck in his teeth or under his tongue or may be eating something in your house that is causing this reaction. Do you have cleaning chemicals out that he has access to?

You may want to take him to the vet, unless it doesn't bother you that much.

Answer 6

Slobbering is often a result of bad teeth.
Your title question was all you needed. The rest of the stuff you wrote says that you take idiot comments too personally. Relax and either ignore the jerks or report them.