Drooling in kittens may be caused by improper diet, changing teeth, dental calculus, oral ulcers, etc. First of all, if the kitten often eats improperly or is in the teething period, drooling is a normal phenomenon and generally there is no need to worry too much. If the kitten drools frequently and there are other uncomfortable symptoms, such as oral pain, limited chewing of food, etc., it is recommended that The owner should take the kitten to a regular pet hospital in time to find out the cause and treat it, otherwise it will affect its own recovery.
What are the reasons why kittens drool?
1. Improper diet
If you often eat improperly, it will lead to a lack of a large amount of trace elements and vitamins in the body. It will also cause damage to the salivary glands and secrete excessive saliva. , and then flow out of the mouth, it is a normal phenomenon. You need to adjust your eating habits and eat more foods containing trace elements and vitamins, such as egg yolks, carrots, bananas, etc.
2. Teeth Changing
If the kitten is in the teeth changing period, it will cause itching of the gums, and it will also affect the normal chewing of food, leading to drooling. Brush your kitten's teeth regularly to relieve itchy gums and reduce drooling symptoms.
3. Dental calculus
Dental calculus is a type of oral disease. The disease will cause calculus on the teeth. It will also cause the bacteria in the oral cavity to gradually increase, irritating the teeth. The salivary glands secrete excessive saliva, leading to drooling. It is recommended that the owner take the kitten to the hospital for treatment in time.
4. Oral ulcers
Oral ulcers generally occur in the oral mucosa. Severe pain will occur during eating. When the pain worsens, it will stimulate saliva secretion in the mouth. If it increases and causes drooling, you can take antibiotics or antibacterial sprays under the guidance of a doctor.
