6 Reasons Why My Cat Might Drool

Unlike some dogs, cats do not drool a great deal, and in fact, it sometimes goes unnoticed (unless we scratch their chins or find a small damp spot where they have been lying down).
There are a number of reasons why your cat might drool, and they tend to fall into three major categories:

• Pathologic conditions that result in inflammation, pain or an inability to swallow.
• Irritations that the cat is trying to “wash away”
• Emotional stimuli

Most drooling is intermittent and only involves a small amount of saliva. If your cat is drooling excessively it is a good time to have her examined by your veterinarian.  Some of these causes can be very serious, and early detection is always best.
1. Dental disease and cat drool
There are some conditions, like dental disease, that produce irritation of the mouth. In those cases drooling is an effort to remove or sooth the irritation in the mouth or throat. Dental disease is a common cause of excess drooling. As many as 85% of cats over 3 years of age have tooth or gum disease. The saliva that results may be blood tinged or smell unpleasant.

Check out, "10 Reasons Why You Should Take Care of Your Pet's Teeth."