1. Why do cats drool?
1. Cats are afraid of both cold and heat. If the ambient temperature is relatively high, the cat may have symptoms of heat stroke. In addition to drooling, the cat will also have shortness of breath, a lot of Symptoms such as drinking water, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
2. Cats are generally timid. If they are suddenly frightened or the environment changes, cats are prone to stress reactions. Some cats will experience tremors, drooling and other symptoms after being stressed. .
3. Cats drooling may be caused by accidentally eating more irritating food. Cats have a special sense of taste. They cannot recognize sweetness, but are more sensitive to bitterness. If cats eat bitter food Drugs or other foods with a strong taste will cause a lot of drooling.
4. If cats have oral problems, they are also prone to drooling symptoms. It is more common for cats to change their teeth or for middle-aged and elderly cats to have dental calculus, gingivitis, oral ulcers and other problems. Discomfort and secretion of a lot of saliva, resulting in symptoms of drooling mouth open.
Second, what should I do if my cat often drools?
1. The owner needs to check the cat’s mouth first to determine whether the cat has loose teeth, red and swollen gums, oral ulcers, calculus and other problems. If the cat is found to have oral inflammation, it can be fed to the cat Anti-inflammatory medication followed by pet oral spray.
2. If the cat has a lot of drooling symptoms after taking certain drugs or food, you can let the cat drink more water to dilute the taste in the cat’s mouth as much as possible to relieve the cat’s symptoms.
3. Cats who frequently drool during the high temperature season in summer should pay special attention to the problem of heat stroke. The owner should put the cat in a cool place to rest, and then let the cat drink more water.
4. If the cat is often drooling after being frightened, it is recommended not to disturb the cat first, let the cat digest its emotions first, wait for the cat to ease a little, and then appease the cat more, if you find that the cat is vomiting, Severe stress symptoms such as diarrhea, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.
