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My cat has clear liquid at its mouth
Clear mouth liquid has many causes: just after vomiting (water mixed with airway/stomach mucus); bitter or irritating food/drugs triggering drooling; or stomatitis, mouth ulcers, or gingivitis. With nasal discharge too, a respiratory disease or choking while drinking is possible. Match the situation and see a vet if unsure.
My cat has been drooling for several days and looks unwell
Persistent drooling in cats is usually from oral problems; check for bone splinters or yarn between teeth, or ulcers, gingivitis, stomatitis, red gums or loose teeth. Clean away debris carefully; for inflammation use pet oral spray, iodine glycerin or metronidazole. If no improvement in 3-5 days, see a vet.
My cat has a red patch on its tongue — maybe scratched — but otherwise seems fine
A red patch on a cat's tongue can be an ulcer from viral or bacterial stomatitis, from low water and too much meat causing heat, or from vitamin deficiency. It may also be a cut from a hard object or self-biting. If a scratch is suspected, keep the mouth clean with a pet oral spray or anti-inflammatory to prevent infection.
What to Do About a Cat’s Fishy, Foul Breath?
Fishy foul breath may come from tartar, mouth ulcers, or digestive issues. Understand the cause before acting. Our team explains the causes and solutions.
How to Fix Bad Breath in Cats
Cat bad breath usually points to an oral problem such as ulcers, periodontal disease, or poor diet. Brush regularly, switch to bland soft food, add vitamin B and dental chews, and check for drooling, dirty teeth, vomiting, or twitching to find the cause.
Why Is My Cat Drooling So Much?
Cats are tidy and rarely drool like dogs do, so frequent salivating deserves attention. Common causes are heat, stress, bitter food or medicine, and mouth problems, each with its own fix.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Mouth Sores (and Which Medicine to Use)
Mouth sores in cats are often caused by calicivirus or dental disease. If eating is affected, see a vet to confirm the cause before medicating, to avoid dehydration and low blood sugar from prolonged fasting.
What Medicine to Use for a Cat with Mouth Sores and Drooling
Mouth sores and drooling in cats are usually caused by trauma or stomatitis and need prompt anti-inflammatory treatment plus a bland diet. Depending on severity, a pet oral spray with metronidazole and vitamin B supplements help the mouth heal.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Mouth Sores and Won’t Eat
Mouth sores that stop a cat from eating are usually a sign of stomatitis, a painful inflammation of the gums and mouth that makes chewing unbearable. Soften the diet to liquids, treat the infection with a vet-recommended oral spray and metronidazole, and keep up daily dental care to prevent recurrence.
What to Do When Your Rabbit’s Mouth Is Sore or Cracked
A rabbit with a sore or cracked mouth needs prompt checking and treatment, or the problem can worsen. Common causes are a vitamin-deficient diet, poor oral hygiene, and dehydration; treatment means switching to vitamin-rich greens and hay, cleaning the mouth, encouraging water, and providing chew toys to keep teeth worn.