If the cat always swallows saliva, it is most likely that it has hair balls. At this time, the owner needs to carefully observe whether the cat licks its fur frequently. If so, you can give the cat some hair removal cream or feed it some cat grass. However, owners must pay attention. If your cat shows serious swallowing of saliva, it is recommended to take the cat to the doctor for examination in time to rule out whether it is a foreign body stuck in the throat or some problem with the throat and respiratory tract, so that it can be treated in time.
1. Caused by hairball disease
Generally, cats frequently swallow saliva. This may be because after the cat combs its hair with its tongue, some of the hair is removed due to the barbs on the tongue. When the cat swallows them into its throat, the hairs are not completely swallowed, resulting in this situation. Therefore, it is recommended that when cat owners encounter this situation, they can first recall the cat's daily licking behavior. If it is due to the problem of hair balls, it is recommended that the cat should be fed some hair removal cream or hair ball tablets every day at this time. Cat grass, etc., can inhibit the development and formation of hair balls in cats, and can also promote the discharge of cat hair balls.
2. Caused by throat discomfort
A cat’s frequent swallowing of saliva may also be caused by throat discomfort, such as a cat having a cold, throat inflammation, or too dry throat. Diseases can also cause cats to constantly swallow saliva to relieve symptoms of discomfort. In this case, it is recommended that the owner take the cat directly to the pet hospital to check the condition of the lower respiratory tract, and then, under the guidance of the pet doctor, prescribe appropriate medicine and treatment according to the actual condition to avoid aggravation of the condition and other more serious consequences
3. Caused by foreign objects stuck in the throat
Cats will also subconsciously swallow saliva when they are unable to swallow things. Therefore, when the cat has this kind of situation, the owner needs to check in time to see if there is any foreign object stuck in the throat. Stay in the pet hospital or take it to the pet hospital for examination and confirmation in time to prevent the cat from having difficulty breathing due to foreign objects stuck in its throat and causing suffocation. At the same time, we would also like to remind all cat owners to try not to feed their cats bones or food that is difficult to swallow and digest in their daily feeding.
4. Caused by polyps in the throat
Excluding the above situations, there is another possibility that the cat will swallow saliva, that is, the cat has polyps in the throat.Polyps, if this is the case, there will usually be other symptoms such as coughing and vomiting, because polyps will make the cat feel very uncomfortable and want to cough it out. In this case, we recommend taking the cat directly to the pet hospital for professional and formal treatment, and never use random medication on your own.
