Our feline pals are not heavy droolers like dogs. And while a little slobber is normal, abnormal drooling in cats can be a sign of a serious health complication. Excessive drooling can be a sign of:
Feline Stomatitis
Feline stomatitis refers to inflammation in your kitty’s mouth.
Stomatitis is a common painful condition that affects cats of all ages and breeds. Stomatitis can affect the back of your cat’s mouth, where its jaws meet, or the gums surrounding its teeth.
Some of the symptoms of stomatitis in cats include drooling, halitosis, weight loss, decreased self-grooming, and inappetence.
Unfortunately, since the exact cause of this illness is unknown, there is no treatment for stomatitis.
Luckily, there are numerous ways you can manage this condition, and this includes antibiotic therapy and anti-inflammatory medications.
Rabies
Rabies is a viral illness that affects the spinal cord and brain of mammals, including cats. And the main reason this preventable illness strikes fear in pet lovers is that once its signs appear, the illness is close to 100% fatal. And one of the most common signs of rabies in cats is drooling.
Organ Disease
As cats age, they are more likely to get ill or experience numerous organ diseases.
Some of the organ illnesses that are associated with drooling include kidney and liver diseases. Some of the signs of liver failure in cats include drooling, vomiting, fever, jaundice, weight loss, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
What Other Illness Is Drooling a Sign Of?
Drooling can also be a sign of tooth decay and mouth disease, which can be confirmed by pulling its lips back towards its ears. Drooling can also be a sign of infection of the sinuses, throat, and nose. Your cat can start drooling after eating a poisonous plant like chrysanthemums, azaleas, and tulips.