Cats always swallowing saliva may be caused by foreign bodies in the throat, hairball disease, gingivitis, pharyngitis, esophagitis, oral ulcers, throat polyps, etc. If it is caused by a foreign body in the throat, swallowing is a normal phenomenon. When the foreign body is completely removed, the symptoms will gradually subside and no special treatment is required. If it is abnormal swallowing, accompanied by symptoms such as sore throat, sore gums, foreign body sensation in the pharynx, etc., timely treatment with drugs and surgery is required to control the progression of the disease. If the condition worsens, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular hospital for treatment in time.
1. Foreign bodies in the throat
If food residues stick to the mucosa of the throat when eating, the food residues will be removed through swallowing. This is a normal phenomenon. When the food residues are completely removed, you can remove them by yourself. Subsides without medication.
2. Hairball Disease
Cats are clean animals and will often lick their own hair, causing the shed hair to enter the stomach through the esophagus and accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract. It cannot be expelled from the body. If the hair sticks to the throat for a long time, it will be relieved by swallowing saliva. It is recommended that the owner give the cat hair removal cream under the guidance of a doctor to improve the condition.
3. Gingivitis
It is mainly inflammation that occurs in the gum area. Symptoms such as gum redness, swelling, and pain will occur. When the local area is stimulated, it may cause saliva secretion. Increase, resulting in swallowing saliva. It can be improved by taking antibiotics and analgesic drugs under the guidance of a doctor.
4. Pharyngitis
It is a non-specific inflammation that occurs in the throat. It is mainly caused by microbial infection. Symptoms include increased salivation, foreign body sensation in the pharynx, and when saliva When it increases, it will be accompanied by swallowing movements. You need to take pet-specific antibiotics as directed by your doctor.
5. Esophagitis
It is mainly an inflammatory change that occurs after damage to the esophageal mucosa. Symptoms such as acid reflux, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing will occur. As the disease progresses, it will cause gastric acid, When food refluxes into the esophagus, it will flow back into the stomach acid and into the esophagus through swallowing. You need to follow your doctor's advice and take medications to improve digestion.
6. Oral ulcers
It is an ulcerative injury that occurs in the oral mucosa. The symptoms are round ulcers and pain. When the pain continues to worsen, it willThis causes a large amount of saliva to appear in the mouth, resulting in swallowing. It can be improved by taking antibiotics and drugs to promote wound healing as directed by your doctor.
7. Throat polyps
If you suffer from throat polyps, you will feel that there is a foreign body in the throat, so you will swallow saliva to relieve it. Polyps need to be surgically removed under the guidance of a doctor, which is conducive to the removal of lesions and the purpose of cure.
During the treatment period, the owner needs to take the cat to a regular pet hospital for regular review to understand the specific situation of throat recovery.
