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Why does my cat salivate when I pet him?

Why does my cat salivate when I pet him?

In cats, it is important to rule out stuff that they might have eaten, because cats salivate really excessively as the result of ingesting several medications and flea sprays. We have also seen salivation after ingesting small lizards (we have skinks here) and toads.

What are the signs of hypersalivation in cats?

Symptoms are as follows: 1 Excessive drooling (sometimes lasting for hours). 2 Blood in the saliva. 3 Bad breath. 4 Inability to eat or drink. 5 Swelling or masses in the mouth. 6 (more items)

What causes excessive salivation and sneezing in cats?

Cats can have excessive salivation from infection by feline herpes virus (rhinotracheitis virus) or calicivirus. If any other signs of disease do develop, such as fever, sneezing, eye discharges or loss of appetite and especially if the other cats start to show signs of this problem.

How to treat excessive production of saliva in cats?

Treatment of Excessive Production of Saliva in Cats Treatment for excessive drooling depends on the cause. Some common causes and their treatments include: Poisoning: Pumping the stomach, administering activated charcoal and sometimes induced vomiting Poor oral hygiene: Dental cleaning, pulling out a tooth and antibiotics in cases of infection

What can be done about excessive drooling in cats?

Treatment for excessive drooling depends on the cause. Some common causes and their treatments include: Poisoning: Pumping the stomach, administering activated charcoal and sometimes induced vomiting Poor oral hygiene: Dental cleaning, pulling out a tooth and antibiotics in cases of infection

What causes swollen salivary glands in young cats?

Tumors in the Salivary Gland: Tumors are rare in young cats but can develop in cats over 10 years old. Sialadenitis: Inflammation of the saliva glands caused by systemic infection. In such cases, symptoms also include swollen glands, fever, depression and pain. Diagnosis of Excessive Production of Saliva in Cats