I've heard it means they are sick but he only does it when he lays on me and gets comfortable...it's not like dog drool, it just drips...it's really disgusting and I feel bad pushing him off when he does it...
2007-02-08 04:20:46 · 9 answers · asked by CB 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there... ptyalism (excessive drooling) may be caused by several possibilities such as periodontal tooth and gum disorders, kidney failure, Damage or paralysis of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V), accidental ingestion of a toxin, etc. If bad breath is also noticeable it may be as a result of periodontal disorders of the teeth and gums: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/news/badBreath.htm
More on why cats drool: http://www.manhattancats.com/Articles/drooling.html
2007-02-08 04:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat drools when she hasn't seen me in a while... Like if I spend the night away from home. She gets excited when I come home and she'll start to drool when I pet her. I also had a previous cat whose drool would drip constantly when I pet her. It's nothing to be alarmed about unless it is a mucous-like hanging drool. Then I would be concerned.
2016-03-28 22:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats drool when they are comfortable and they forget to swallow their spit. They don't even realize it when they do this. When you notice this gently rub their cheek or under their chin. Doing this will get them to swallow, but keep them comfortable at the same time. If the drooling becomes worse take the cat to the vet.
2007-02-08 04:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jaime A 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is not sick. Not at all. Quite the contrary, he is quite relaxed. If he did it constantly he would be sick, but only when he lays on you is undoubtedly just because he is excited/loves you. It's an emotion thing for them. Just have a towel close by, and let him lie on that on you... it'll make you both happier. :)
2007-02-08 05:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by lildi_32 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cats are healthy and they drool when they are in heaven. like from a chin scratch or ear rub. It happens in times of great contentment. Cat drool is liquid love...............
2007-02-08 04:30:29 · answer #5 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My abyssinian does this. and it is gross and annoying. He only does is when he's purring and really snuggly. I told the vet, and he called him "a happy drooler". Said some cats just do this when they're happy.
2007-02-08 05:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by trivial 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have 3cats and when i pet them at different times'they all drool.when there doing this they are purring and almost dozing off to sleep.i just keep an old towel to dry their faces and my arms where it drips...i still love them all the same.............
2007-02-08 05:33:04 · answer #7 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat used to do that when she got older. She just lost control when she was purring up a storm.
2007-02-08 04:24:58 · answer #8 · answered by lunatic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's something that we don't see all day... it's a odd and rare if they do that, but it defenatly means that they are sick. Get that cat to the vet.
2007-02-08 04:29:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋