He weighs 26 lbs, is an indoor/outdoor cat. Doesn't seem quite himself lately. He is still affectionate and seems to have a good appetite. Any ideas about the drooling and lip-smacking?
2006-12-21 10:14:18 · 18 answers · asked by nkrout53 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Time for a trip to the vet. The drooling isn't normal at all. This could be a tooth abcess, or if the odor smells like urine, the kitty could be in kidney failure. Either condition is very painful. Please take the cat in to be seen ASAP and good luck.
2006-12-21 10:18:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It almost sounds like your cat might have gotten into something, or is having some sort of seizures. If you cant afford to take the cat to the vet, look up any vet in the phone book and call them and tell them about it, ask what they think it might be and go from that point. If you do need to take your cat in, and can't afford it the local Humane Society usually works with people on vet bills, such as making a payment plan and so on. But seriously you might weant to take your animal in just to be safe.
2006-12-21 10:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the odor is coming from his mouth, chances are he has a bad tooth or a gum infection. Older cats often need dental treatment around this age. The behavior might indicate a tumor in his mouth, so I would get him to the vet and have him checked out and treated.
Good luck.
2006-12-21 10:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by Joyce A 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi there...when cats drool more than usual it could be indicative of a dental or gum disorders most commonly identified. Happy contented cats will drool, however it's not often. If your cat drools more often please consider ringing your vet to have your kitty evaluated. Oral ulcers can sometimes cause excessive salivation. Problems that lead to nausea, such as accidental ingestion of toxins, renal failure or gastrointestinal disease also cause excessive salivation. Some cats salivate excessively when they are nervous or stressed. This is a common reaction to oral medications and application of flea control products, too.
More on why cats drool:
http://www.manhattancats.com/Articles/drooling.html
2006-12-21 14:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
May he ate something and it got stuck in his mouth or in his throat. Try to see if anything is stuck to the back of his mouth or inside his cheaks. Get it out if possible. If you can't get it out or you don't see anything, you should take him to a vet. I would wait a few days before taking him to a vet though. It might stop on its own.
2006-12-21 10:30:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
take it to vet outdoor cats a r more likely to get something. also cheak the mouth sores or bad teeth
2006-12-21 10:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by girlwhoseeksgod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything you mentioned is a good sign your cat is in desperate need to see a vet and as soon as possible.
2006-12-21 10:25:20 · answer #7 · answered by Mandy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A beautiful nurse. She is always lip smacking good. Great avatar.
2016-05-23 07:29:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet ASAP!!! That could be a number of things, he may have diabetes, could have had a stroke, who knows. Get kitty to a doc soon!
2006-12-21 11:31:10 · answer #9 · answered by KS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is another animal around lately that would explain it, because they get scared. Maybe it is just sick. Take it to a vet.
2006-12-21 10:30:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋