Why does my cat keep swallowing saliva?

Why does my cat keep swallowing saliva?

The salivary glands constantly produce and secrete saliva, but when there is an excessive amount, especially when your cat suddenly starts drooling, it may be a sign of a serious problem. Excessive saliva can indicate an infection, injury, inflammatory disorder or tumor in the mouth of the cat

What is cat dysphagia?

Besides coughing and gagging, cats may also drool, make repeated attempts to swallow, or get in unusual positions to eat their food when experiencing this condition, called dysphagia. If left untreated, cats may begin to rapidly lose weight because they are unable to eat.

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