{"id":110754,"date":"2022-04-23T05:32:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-be-worried-if-my-cat-is-drooling-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:32:37","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:32:37","slug":"should-i-be-worried-if-my-cat-is-drooling-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-be-worried-if-my-cat-is-drooling-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I be worried if my cat is drooling?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-be-worried-if-my-cat-is-drooling-2\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_my_cat_is_drooling\" title=\"Should I be worried if my cat is drooling?\">Should I be worried if my cat is drooling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-be-worried-if-my-cat-is-drooling-2\/#Is_it_normal_for_my_cat_to_drool_on_me\" title=\"Is it normal for my cat to drool on me?\">Is it normal for my cat to drool on me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-be-worried-if-my-cat-is-drooling-2\/#Why_does_my_cat_drool_when_affectionate\" title=\"Why does my cat drool when affectionate?\">Why does my cat drool when affectionate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-be-worried-if-my-cat-is-drooling-2\/#Why_has_my_cat_suddenly_started_drooling\" title=\"Why has my cat suddenly started drooling?\">Why has my cat suddenly started drooling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-be-worried-if-my-cat-is-drooling-2\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_cat_is_drooling\" title=\"What should I do if my cat is drooling?\">What should I do if my cat is drooling?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-be-worried-if-my-cat-is-drooling-2\/#Is_cat_drooling_an_emergency\" title=\"Is cat drooling an emergency?\">Is cat drooling an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-be-worried-if-my-cat-is-drooling-2\/#Why_is_my_cat_drooling_over_me\" title=\"Why is my cat drooling over me?\">Why is my cat drooling over me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-be-worried-if-my-cat-is-drooling-2\/#Why_is_my_cat_drooling_so_much_when_I_pet_her\" title=\"Why is my cat drooling so much when I pet her?\">Why is my cat drooling so much when I pet her?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-be-worried-if-my-cat-is-drooling-2\/#Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_drool_a_little_bit\" title=\"Is it normal for cats to drool a little bit?\">Is it normal for cats to drool a little bit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_my_cat_is_drooling\"><\/span>Should I be worried if my cat is drooling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most drooling is intermittent and only involves a small amount of saliva. <b>If your cat is drooling excessively it is a good time to have her examined by your veterinarian. Some of these causes can be very serious, and early detection is always best.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_my_cat_to_drool_on_me\"><\/span>Is it normal for my cat to drool on me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The happy drool. <b>It is normal and somewhat common for cats to do some drooling when they are super content and relaxed, especially when being petted, explains Lana. You might notice your cat drooling when hes curled up in your lap and being treated to an extended chin-scratching session.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_drool_when_affectionate\"><\/span>Why does my cat drool when affectionate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A small but significant percentage of cats will drool <b>when they receive positive and pleasurable stimulation. These cats will typically purr, roll over submissively and rub their saliva-smeared faces against their object of adoration (usually the invariably disgusted human pleasure provider).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_has_my_cat_suddenly_started_drooling\"><\/span>Why has my cat suddenly started drooling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Normal drooling is usually accompanied by excitement or pleasure in the cat. Abnormal drooling appears suddenly, and can last for hours. <b>A cat who has overheated may begin to hypersalivate. Certain diseases, injuries, and viruses can also cause a cat to drool excessively.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_cat_is_drooling\"><\/span>What should I do if my cat is drooling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your cat definitely needs to see a vet if they:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>suddenly start drooling.<\/li>\n<li>drool constantly.<\/li>\n<li>have other symptoms such as lack of appetite, vomiting or pawing at the mouth.<\/li>\n<li>have blood in the saliva.<\/li>\n<li>are acting differently to normal.<\/li>\n<p>16-Oct-2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cat_drooling_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is cat drooling an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In most cases, a little drool from your cat is nothing to worry about, particularly if they have exhibited this behavior their entire life. But at other times, excessive drooling can be a signal that something is wrong with your cat. If your cats drooling is sudden or abnormal, take them to a vet to get checked out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_drooling_over_me\"><\/span>Why is my cat drooling over me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A small but significant percentage of cats will drool <b>when they receive positive and pleasurable stimulation. These cats will typically purr, roll over submissively and rub their saliva-smeared faces against their object of adoration (usually the invariably disgusted human pleasure provider).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_drooling_so_much_when_I_pet_her\"><\/span>Why is my cat drooling so much when I pet her?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some cats drool when you pet them <b>because they feel relaxed, sleeping, or enjoying your affection. It simply denotes a biological response to great pleasure or relaxation. Tiny kitten spittle after an excellent scratch might indicate an emotional or physiological response to a stimulus.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_drool_a_little_bit\"><\/span>Is it normal for cats to drool a little bit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In most cases, a little drool from your cat is nothing to worry about, particularly if they have exhibited this behavior their entire life. But at other times, excessive drooling can be a signal that something is wrong with your cat. If your cats drooling is sudden or abnormal, take them to a vet to get checked out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should I be worried if my cat is drooling?Is it normal for my cat to drool on me?Why does my cat drool when affectionate?Why has my cat suddenly started drooling?What should I do if my cat is drooling?Is cat drooling an emergency?Why is my cat drooling over me?Why is my cat drooling&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-110754","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110754"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=110754"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110754\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=110754"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=110754"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=110754"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}