my cat is drooling bad and its not normal iam going to take him 2 the vet but iam worried what could be rong ?

Question

what could i do and if he has rabies can i get i can it kill me ???

Answer 1

He may have eaten something poisonous, or bitter..or he could have an abscessed or infected tooth. Rabies is very uncommon in domesticated animals..and probably the most unlikely cause. The other things I mentioned are much more common. Get him to the vet right away in case he has ingested something poisonous.

Answer 2

The Drooling Cat
If you’ve ever seen a cat foam at the mouth after riding to the vet’s office or getting a dose of medicine, you know that a little drool goes a very long way!

Some cats salivate profusely when scared. Others actually suffer from motion sickness (hence the drool-soaked cat carrier).

Some cats smack their lips and foam at the mouth if they feel nauseated or are about to vomit a hairball. On the other hand, the occasional cat drools with pleasure while being petted.

All of these causes of drooling are usually benign and short- lived. But if your cat is drooling or foaming at the mouth for no obvious reason, if drooling persists for more than a half hour, or if there are other symptoms - it’s time to call the vet.

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.

Examples of problems in the mouth are:

»Dental disease (broken, decayed, or abscessed teeth)

»Gum disease (periodontal disease, stomatitis)

»Oral foreign body (fish hook, fish bone, string wrapped around tongue, stick)

»Oral mass (eosinophilic granuloma, tumor)

»Oral ulcer or laceration

»Salivary gland cyst

»Bee stings

Other signs of oral disease that may accompany drooling are foul breath, blood-tinged saliva, difficulty eating, or refusal to eat the usual foods. The cat may look uncomfortable and paw the mouth. Sometimes drooling is the first and only sign of a problem.

Problems elsewhere in the body that can cause drooling include:

Disorders of the esophagus, stomach, or intestines--blockage, nausea
Portosystemic shunt (a rare liver disorder)
Advanced kidney disease
Exposure to toxins or caustic chemicals
Rabies
Exposure to toxins is an important consideration in a drooling cat. Some household cleaning products – ingested directly or licked off the fur – as well as some houseplants may burn the lining of the mouth and cause drooling. Certain flea dips and insecticides are very toxic to cats and may cause drooling. These may cause additional symptoms such as vomiting, muscle tremors, weakness, and lethargy. If your cat has these symptoms or you suspect a chemical exposure, seek veterinary care immediately. Bring labels or product information with you if possible.

Dental disease is another “biggy”—more than 80% of adult cats will develop periodontal, tooth and other oral cavity diseases that cause pain, leading to drooling.

The first thing some people think of when they see their cat foaming at the mouth is rabies. Happily, this is extremely unlikely unless a cat is unvaccinated. For drooling, foaming, or any worrisome symptom, it is always best to consult your veterinarian.

Answer 3

Congrats on the New Baby!!!!! I've heard that when your Baby is born you should have your baby lying on a baby blanket and just before you bring your baby home you should put the blanked down in front of the cat, so that the cat can smell it and get the scent of your baby. This will help to let you cat know that there is a new smell in the house and when you bring your baby to the house your cat won't be shocked of the new arrival and won't relay bother about the baby. You can also see how your cat reacts to the smell on the blanked, normally if you see that the cat rolls on the blanked you'll be sure that the cat would love the new arrival.

Answer 4

Sounds to me that your cat very well may have eaten something bad. Are you poisoning rodents? A cat can be poisoned if he/she eats a poisoned mouse. It's called secondary poisoning. You need to get your cat to the vet as soon as possible. I doubt it would be rabies, (is your cat vaccinated?) the symptoms are very matted eyes, frothing at the mouth. Not quite the same thing as drooling, the cat would be staggering around not walking, and the cat would be growling and trying to attack EVERYTHING! If your cat has any of these symptoms PLEASE, put your kitten in a box or animal carrier as soon as possible and get your cat to the vet. I sure hope your cat is o-k

Answer 5

Our cat had excessive drooling one time too. When we took him to the vet we found out he had an abscessed tooth that had come loose and had twisted in his mouth, holding his mouth open....thus the drooling. Once the vet pulled the abscessed tooth....he was back to normal.

Answer 6

My Cat lost a tooth once and started drooling...

Answer 7

if he is drooling really bad, take him to the vet. he could be costipated, or has an upset tummy

Answer 8

Your best option is definately to take your cat to the vets....
STRAIGHT AWAY! just to be safe. im sure its nothing serious and the vet will know to do if it is. GOOD LUCK. x

Answer 9

Have you given him any ear drops? Any new meds? My cat has done that in the past reacting poorly to meds. He was always fine.

Answer 10

Maybe he/she suffered a stroke. Get him to the vet ASAP! Good Luck!