by Frank Will

Created on: October 29, 2009   Last Updated: October 30, 2009

Drooling in cats is not uncommon and it can occur when your pet is extremely happy or excited. However, drooling is not a normal function with most cats. In fact, it most cases, it is a sign that something has happened in your pet that is causing this excess in salvia.

Most of the causes of drooling in cats are associated with your pets mouth and can range from a simple tooth infection to something much more sinister and this is the first symptom that you will see. But it could also be the cause of something toxic or even worse, a liver dysfunction.

Excessive drooling in your cat is also referred to as Pytalism and it may be triggered by the smell of food, excitement and joy, or it can be the result of your cat getting overheated. But if the drooling develops suddenly and it is associated with oral discomfort, is blood tinged even slightly, or has a very foul odor, there is definitely something wrong with your cat and they should be examined as soon as possible.

The saliva in your cat is constantly being replaced by the saliva glands and the over production of saliva is Pytalism. However, there is another condition known as Pseudoptyalism where the saliva production is normal but it overflows from your cats mouth because of irregular tooth aliments or because of a pain associated with swallowing. But these are two complete separate issues, and Pseudoptyalism is usually a condition that you have become used to; drooling suddenly is not.

A sudden drooling in cats is most always associated with an illness or some type of an injury that has occurred, and the injury or illness may or may not be associated with the mouth. It could also be the result of a toxicity that has attacked your cat but it could also be the result of a severe liver disorder. If it is a liver disorder, you cat will start to droll excessively and there is nothing at all wrong with their mouth or teeth.

Symptoms:

There are several symptoms that you can watch for other than the drooling that has suddenly occurred. If the drooling last more than a couple of hours, this is your first warning signal that something may be seriously wrong with your cat. If this is the case, you should immediately check your cats lips and mouth for any signs of swelling or masses that may have developed.

If the cause is coming from the mouth itself, you will notice a very foul odor that has not been there in the past, another warning signal. Your cat may also become very irritable, aggressive, or just the opposite

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