A cat drooling when touched may be because it feels more comfortable and relaxed when being touched, which also shows that it trusts its owner very much. Secondly, if the owner touches the cat's sensitive parts, such as the chin, head, abdomen, etc., it will be stimulated and drool. In addition, if the cat suffers from oral diseases such as stomatitis, gingivitis, and dental calculus, it will cause an increase in saliva secretion in the mouth, leading to drooling. It is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time.
1. Comfort
When a cat is touched very comfortably, it will drool and purr at the same time. This is a normal phenomenon, indicating that the cat is very relaxed. As long as there are no other abnormal reactions, the owner does not need to worry too much.
2. Being stimulated
Cats’ chin, abdomen, head and other parts are relatively sensitive. When these sensitive parts are stimulated, their saliva will be stimulated to react. , resulting in drooling. However, different cats may have different sensitive parts, so owners may need to investigate step by step.
3. Oral diseases
If the cat is drooling and accompanied by other abnormal phenomena, such as listlessness, loss of appetite, vomiting, etc., it is likely to be suffering from oral disease. Oral diseases such as stomatitis, gingivitis, and dental calculus, the stimulation of inflammation will increase the cat's saliva secretion, so the owner will see a large amount of saliva flowing out of the cat's mouth. If this is the case, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time to determine the specific cause and then treat it accordingly.
