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What should I do if my cat drools?

2026-01-13 05:46:23 pet

What should I do if my cat drools? ——Cause analysis and response guide

Recently, the topic of pet health has become increasingly popular on social platforms, among which "cats drooling abnormally" has become the focus of attention among officials. This article combines popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days and veterinary advice to sort out the common causes of cat drooling and scientific treatment methods.

1. Data statistics on popular pet health topics across the Internet (last 10 days)

What should I do if my cat drools?

keywordsSearch volume (10,000 times)Main discussion platform
Cat drools18.7Xiaohongshu, Zhihu, Douyin
Pet oral diseases12.3Weibo, Bilibili
Cat poisoning symptoms9.5Baidu Tieba, Douban

2. Common causes of cats drooling

According to clinical data from pet hospitals, drooling is an abnormal phenomenon in cats and may indicate the following problems:

Cause classificationSpecific performanceProportion
Oral diseasesGingivitis, mouth ulcers, dental calculus42%
Poisoning reactionAccidentally eating lilies, pesticides, etc.23%
Nervous system abnormalitiesPre-epilepsy, brain damage15%
stress responseRiding in a car, unfamiliar environment, etc.12%

3. Three-step method for emergency treatment

1.preliminary observations: Check whether there are foreign bodies or redness and swelling in the mouth, and record the duration of drooling and accompanying symptoms (such as vomiting, loss of appetite).

2.Environmental troubleshooting: Confirm whether there are new poisonous plants (such as lilies, pothos) or signs of chemical exposure in your home.

3.Medical judgment criteria: If the following situations occur, you need to seek medical attention immediately:

  • Salivation that lasts for more than 2 hours
  • Accompanied by convulsions or unsteady walking
  • Bloody or foul-smelling saliva

4. Suggestions on preventive measures

prevention directionSpecific measuresExecution frequency
oral careBrush your teeth 2-3 times a week, using pet-specific toothpasteweekly
environmental safetyPut away dangerous items such as strings, needles and threadsdaily
Diet managementAvoid feeding sharp bones or hard snacksevery feeding

5. Special reminder from experts

Recently, cats have been accidentally eaten in many places.Mosquito repellentPoisoning cases. Special attention is needed in summer:

  • Electric mosquito repellent liquid should be placed out of reach of cats
  • Avoid using anthelmintic products containing pyrethroids
  • Drooling accompanied by dilated pupils requires emergency treatment

Through scientific observation and timely intervention, most cases of drooling can be effectively controlled. It is recommended that every cat owner keep the emergency telephone number of a nearby 24-hour pet hospital in case of emergency.

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