Silky Started Drooling on Monday.

[Sev]

Hi guys.

I am hoping somebody can give me some insight on what may be going on.
I took Silky to the vets had both blood work and a urinalysis done.
Kidneys and liver have perfect numbers.
Which was a big relief.

The vet looked at his teeth and gums. Teeth look good.
Not much tarter and no red lines, lesions or lacerations.
He gets Doctor Peirsons raw recipe. As do all the cats.

Doc gave him the squeeze test. Didnt find any lumps, cysts or anything else of note.

It is possible he ate something he should not have. However I would think it would be out of his system by now.
He is eating and acting normal. Talking, purring, running, jumping and climbing.
He is still at 16lbs. So is maintaining his weight.
He seems to be swallowing normally as far as I can tell.

The only thing of note is I switch from Advantage multi back to Revolution a couple weeks ago and Silky did get into a fight approx 2 weeks ago.

The drooling does seem to ebb and wane.
It came on suddenly right after Easter Sunday. As least as far as I can tell.

Vet said to give it a week as of yesterday to see what happens.

Thank guys.

 

[AmandaE]

My cats drool alllllll the time! Especially when they are super excited to see me, feeling really cuddly, or just really digging how I’m patting them at the moment. Mowgli especially drools and always has.

Hopefully Silky’s drooling isn’t resulting from any existing conditions and he has just learned a new way to show you how he feels

 

[Daddy Jack's Mommy (GA)]

I have a 14 year old Calico who was just diagnosed with kidney disease a couple of weeks ago. Up until that time, she really didn't show many symptoms other than weight loss and vomiting that started shortly before she was diagnosed. However, right after she was diagnosed she started this terrible drooling. But she also licked her lips, her stomach growled, and she literally "complained" as if she wasn't feeling well. The doctor put her on Pepcid AC, and her symptoms immediately went away. She was suffering from acid reflux! Now she's not drooling, her stomach isn't growling, she's not complaining, and she's eating really well. I don't know if that's Silky's problem, but it was worth mentioning just in case.

 

[Mrs.Peck]

My cats drool alllllll the time! Especially when they are super excited to see me, feeling really cuddly, or just really digging how I’m patting them at the moment. Mowgli especially drools and always has.

Hopefully Silky’s drooling isn’t resulting from any existing conditions and he has just learned a new way to show you how he feels

Both of my boys also drool when they're excited! Everyone always acts like I'm crazy when I say that! I was so happy to read that someone else's cat also does this!

 

[Amina&M'row]

My still-missed Woo-cat with whom I grew up was such a drooler!

 

[AmandaE]

Both of my boys also drool when they're excited! Everyone always acts like I'm crazy when I say that! I was so happy to read that someone else's cat also does this!

It’s so gross but I also just love it! Weirdly rewarding to have the little drips along the floor!

 

[Sev]

Silky is a drooler when he sits on my laptop and gets his chin and ear rubs. Then spreads the love when he shakes his head.

This is a different situation.

 

[MindyC]

Oh goodness, my civvie is a drooler! He started drooling when I was pregnant with my son, and hasn't stopped since (it's been 10 years!). I have to warn people when they come over, if he sits on their lap they need a towel. It's gross, but also kinda sweet...for him it goes hand in hand with purring. I'm glad to finally hear of other kitties that do this!

BUT...are you talking like long strings of drool, kinda rope-ish looking? Both of my cats do that when they're agitated and getting ready to vomit. Most often I see this in the carrier on the way to the vet.

 

[Sev]

Oh goodness, my civvie is a drooler! He started drooling when I was pregnant with my son, and hasn't stopped since (it's been 10 years!). I have to warn people when they come over, if he sits on their lap they need a towel. It's gross, but also kinda sweet...for him it goes hand in hand with purring. I'm glad to finally hear of other kitties that do this!

BUT...are you talking like long strings of drool, kinda rope-ish looking? Both of my cats do that when they're agitated and getting ready to vomit. Most often I see this in the carrier on the way to the vet.

Kind of like what you would expect from a soft mouthed dog.
Not continuously heavy though. It takes a while for it to show on his lips.
He is swallowing so it doesnt show all the time.

On the upside he was talking while having a rodent in his mouth yesterday.
I believe it was last rights as the rodent was never seen again.

So at least I know he is eating both inside and when outside as well.

Hoping it is not gastrointestinal. Though you would think something would have showed on either the urinalysis and bloodwork.

 

[MindyC]

How are his teeth? I assume the vet checked his mouth, but I wonder if he has a tooth that is bothering him?

 

[FurBabiesMama]

Willow started drooling once. It freaked me out. It continued a couple of days so I took her to the vet. There was one tiny (would have been easy to miss) red-ish dot on her gum. Because she has a history of dental issues, I took her to her dental specialist. He said drooling usually comes from nausea or some other type of digestive system issue, but it was about time for her annual cleaning and x-rays so he did them. Turned out that she had a horrible abscess on the root of a tooth that got gotten to the point of a bone infection. He said it looked REALLY bad in there; it had gone up into her nasal cavity some. He was concerned enough to send it off for testing (not cancer - thank goodness). She had to have the tooth removed and a few others and was on antibiotics for month. I am SO glad I took the action I did as soon as I did. She gets annual dental check ups, so it's not like whatever happened had started years ago. It had obviously progressed pretty fast once it started.

 

[Julie and Honey]

Just something to be aware of since you mentioned flea products. Years ago I used a flea collar (Hartz) that caused my cat to drool and look dazed, unable to walk straight, etc. took collar off after putting 2 and 2 together and rushed cat to vet. She recovered, but after doing research I found some ingredients in certain flea products can cause neurological issues. This was 20 years ago and at the time other people had filed similar complaints on the same collar.

Generally, I would think flea products from a vet are safe. Some of the ones on store shelves, not so sure.

Not saying it is the case with your products, just something to be aware of. That being said, if drooling is only problem, it seems more likely to be something else.

 

[Sev]

How are his teeth? I assume the vet checked his mouth, but I wonder if he has a tooth that is bothering him?

As mentioned earlier.
The doc said the teeth look good. Low in tartar.
No red lines or signs of gum disease.

It was a visual exam. No X-rays yet.

Basically everything checks out as ok for Silky so far.

 

[Sev]

Willow started drooling once. It freaked me out. It continued a couple of days so I took her to the vet. There was one tiny (would have been easy to miss) red-ish dot on her gum. Because she has a history of dental issues, I took her to her dental specialist. He said drooling usually comes from nausea or some other type of digestive system issue, but it was about time for her annual cleaning and x-rays so he did them. Turned out that she had a horrible abscess on the root of a tooth that got gotten to the point of a bone infection. He said it looked REALLY bad in there; it had gone up into her nasal cavity some. He was concerned enough to send it off for testing (not cancer - thank goodness). She had to have the tooth removed and a few others and was on antibiotics for month. I am SO glad I took the action I did as soon as I did. She gets annual dental check ups, so it's not like whatever happened had started years ago. It had obviously progressed pretty fast once it started.

I might be looking at having to have to have x-rays done for a more in-depth look at the mouth.
As mention. The the Doc said the gums and teeth look good so far.

 

[Sev]

Just something to be aware of since you mentioned flea products. Years ago I used a flea collar (Hartz) that caused my cat to drool and look dazed, unable to walk straight, etc. took collar off after putting 2 and 2 together and rushed cat to vet. She recovered, but after doing research I found some ingredients in certain flea products can cause neurological issues. This was 20 years ago and at the time other people had filed similar complaints on the same collar.

Generally, I would think flea products from a vet are safe. Some of the ones on store shelves, not so sure.

Not saying it is the case with your products, just something to be aware of. That being said, if drooling is only problem, it seems more likely to be something else.

I appreciate it.
It has been a couple weeks since I changed him over. I told the Doc. He said if there were going to be a reaction it most likely would have happened sooner.
Silk is still acting the same other then the drooling.

 

[FurBabiesMama]

As mention. The the Doc said the gums and teeth look good so far.

Willow just had one TINY red-ish dot on her gum. It could easily have been missed. There were absolutely no other visible signs on her teeth or gums that there was a problem. Even the dental specialist did not think the drooling was going to be related to a dental issue until he xrayed and saw something. He said even the xray failed to show just how bad it was. He did not realize that until he cut into it. Your baby's issue may have nothing to do with teeth, but I'm just pointing out that the vet saying he/she doesn't see anything doesn't necessarily mean there isn't something there. If the vet can find no other cause for the drooling, and you don't see any additional symptoms to point to something else, it might be worth getting a dental cleaning w/xrays, especially if he hasn't had that done in a long time.

 

[manxcat419]

On the upside he was talking while having a rodent in his mouth yesterday.
I believe it was last rights as the rodent was never seen again.

Is there any chance that he's managed to catch a rodent (or rodents) that had been poisoned?

 

[Sev]

Willow just had one TINY red-ish dot on her gum. It could easily have been missed. There were absolutely no other visible signs on her teeth or gums that there was a problem. Even the dental specialist did not think the drooling was going to be related to a dental issue until he xrayed and saw something. He said even the xray failed to show just how bad it was. He did not realize that until he cut into it. Your baby's issue may have nothing to do with teeth, but I'm just pointing out that the vet saying he/she doesn't see anything doesn't necessarily mean there isn't something there. If the vet can find no other cause for the drooling, and you don't see any additional symptoms to point to something else, it might be worth getting a dental cleaning w/xrays, especially if he hasn't had that done in a long time.

Understood.
I am going to digging deeper.
Just to specify. It is also a slow drool. He is not frothing at the mouth. Kind of like a slow faucet drip.

 

[Sev]

Is there any chance that he's managed to catch a rodent (or rodents) that had been poisoned?

It is possible.
However he is not exhibiting any other symptoms.
He is not getting sick. No lethargy. He is still purring and talking. Eating regularly.
I live back in the woods and have very few neighbors. More than not have cats.
I would think that if there was poison involved his liver and kidney numbers would have been off as they would be working overtime. Could be wrong about that. Though.

I have two vet clinics that I use. Both are very good. However one is in a more rural setting is less likely to be swamped.
There is a husband and wife team. One works at each Clinic. I went to the Husbands clinic. They were quite busy. But they have "walk ins". The Doc that tended Silky did his job. But he was pressed for time.
I am thinking of going to the wifes clinic for a second Opinion. The staff knows me better there because of Kitty. Who's spread sheet is still in my posts.

 

[manxcat419]

I would think that if there was poison involved his liver and kidney numbers would have been off as they would be working overtime. Could be wrong about that. Though.

Probably, yes. But the majority of cats would have to eat more than one rodent to cause fatal levels of poison. I would be potentially concerned that you might be looking at a low level that could have cumulative effects over time if someone locally is putting poison down for rodent control.

 

[Sev]

Ok. So now it just got weird.
Just looked at Shadow and now he is drooling. Could be one off as I just made a very nice comfortable spot for him to nap. He looks exceedingly happy. And comfortable.
Shadow stays around the house and generally does not wonder. He spends most of his time laying around the garage and back porch and then on the bed.
He prefers comfort over ranging though the woods and weeds.

Anybody know if a high pollen count can make cats drool? It is very heavy around here right now.

 

[Sev]

Just got back home after being away for a job for 4 days.
Shadow stopped drooling.
Very little evident on Silky.
Debating on whether I should cancel the vet appointment for Wed.