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Why is my cat convulsing, kicking all four legs, and drooling?
This is likely epilepsy: before a fit the cat is dull or over-excited, then suddenly collapses, foams, kicks, and drools. Don't touch it; clear sharp objects; it usually eases in 3–5 min — then give sedatives/anti-seizure meds. Poisoning or rabies can look similar; see a vet if unsure.
What caused my dog to die three days after showing drooling symptoms?
Drooling and death are not necessarily linked — many canine diseases cause drooling, and a detailed exam is needed to find the cause of death. Common oral issues like stomatitis, gingivitis and mouth ulcers cause drooling but would not kill a dog within three days. If a dog dies three days after drooling, it is mostly due to internal illnesses such as a viral infection.
Why Is My Chinchilla Drooling?
Chinchilla drooling is usually a sign of mouth disease—stomatitis, gingivitis, ulcers, or misaligned teeth—and can also bring bad breath, pain, and appetite loss. For mild gum inflammation use a small-pet oral spray and a broad-spectrum antibiotic; for anything severe, or if digestion, stress, or the nervous system is involved, see a vet to find the exact cause.
Why Is My Cat Drooling?
Cats drool for many reasons, from normal relaxation to illness or disease, so judge by the situation and the cat's mood. Drooling during sleep or when the cat is content is usually nothing to worry about. But if the saliva is foul-smelling or comes with other symptoms, watch closely, check the mouth for foreign objects, and if drooling persists with signs of discomfort, see a veterinarian. Common causes include deep relaxation, something stuck in the mouth, outside triggers like food smells, and oral disease such as periodontal problems or stomatitis, which often produce smelly drool.
Why Is Your Dog Drooling So Much?
A dog that drools a lot is not always just greedy. Drooling has many causes, and often it is a signal of illness worth noting. It may be dental problems or teething, a throat obstruction or injury, fear and anxiety, overheating, old age, or even car sickness. Most drooling is normal behavior, but if disease is suspected, see a vet.
Why Is Your Dog Suddenly Drooling a Lot? 4 Causes to Watch
Dogs pant to cool off, so some drool on a hot day is normal. But sudden, heavy salivation in normal temperatures can signal trouble. The causes worth flagging are oral disease, poisoning, heatstroke, and neurological problems, with severe kidney or liver disease and even rabies as grave possibilities. Teething, car sickness, or excitement explain milder cases. When drooling pairs with collapsing, seizures, or suspected toxin exposure, head to the vet at once.
My dog hit its head, is foaming blood, and its nose is bleeding and drooling
Nose bleeding after a dog hits its head may be damaged nasal mucosa, but blood in the foam alongside it suggests possible concussion or brain injury—seek veterinary care. Before the trip, clean the blood and apply an ice pack to the nose bridge to constrict vessels and slow bleeding.
My dog hit its head, is foaming blood, its nose is bleeding, and it’s drooling — what should I do?
Nose bleeding after a head bump may be damaged nasal mucosa, but with blood in the foam too, concussion or brain injury can't be ruled out. Go to a vet promptly. Before that, do basic first aid: clean the blood, and ice the bridge of the nose to constrict vessels and help stop the bleeding.
What causes drooling and seizures in dogs?
Drooling with seizures can mean epilepsy, low calcium, poisoning, nerve damage or brain parasites; get a full work-up at a vet at once.
What reactions follow a cat’s rabies vaccine?
After a rabies shot a cat may run a low fever, go quiet, lose appetite, feel weak, drool, or breathe fast; the injection site may swell or itch (rare allergy). Observe 30 min at the clinic; if mild, watch 2–3 days, else see a vet.