Cats that keep drooling may be caused by unhealthy eating habits, gingivitis, periodontitis, oral ulcers, etc. If unhealthy eating habits cause drooling, it is a normal physiological phenomenon and the owner does not need to worry too much. If it is abnormal drooling and is accompanied by other symptoms, such as gum pain, oral redness and swelling, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular hospital for treatment in time, otherwise it will affect the oral recovery.
1. Unhealthy eating habits
If your cat eats spicy food, such as peppers, onions, garlic, etc., it may stimulate the salivary glands, causing excessive saliva secretion and drooling. You need to adjust your eating habits. You cannot feed your cat spicy food. Instead, you can eat more foods with high nutritional value, such as canned cats, bones, etc. Generally, no special treatment is required.
2. Gingivitis
Usually caused by not paying attention to oral hygiene and dental plaque, symptoms such as gum bleeding and pain will occur, and it will also lead to an increase in saliva in the mouth, and then If it leaks out of the mouth, you first need to clean your teeth, and you also need to take antibiotics as directed by your doctor to improve it.
3. Periodontitis
It is mainly a chronic inflammation that occurs in the periodontal tissue and is caused by bacterial infection. Symptoms such as red and swollen teeth and loose teeth usually appear. As the condition progresses, The development may damage the alveolar bone and salivary glands, resulting in increased saliva. At this time, the cat needs to be taken to the pet hospital for intravenous antibiotic treatment.
4. Oral ulcers
If a cat suffers from oral ulcers, it will cause damage to the oral mucosa, cause drooling and pain, and will also affect normal eating. You can treat it under the guidance of a doctor Taking medicines containing vitamin B ingredients and antibiotic treatment at the same time will help the oral mucosa return to normal.
