Dealing with a Cat's Drooling While Breathing: Solution

Part 1: Why Does a Cat Salivate While Breathing Through Its Mouth?

Cats tend to breathe through their mouths under certain circumstances, such as respiratory infections that block the nose, difficulty breathing due to various illnesses, or after intense exercise that accelerates heart rate. However, these situations usually don't involve drooling. If a cat is both breathing through its mouth and drooling, it's likely not just for breathing purposes. Here are several potential reasons:

1. Fractured Palate: Often caused by a fall (such as from a high place or being knocked over), a fractured palate can prevent the cat from breathing normally and closing its mouth, forcing it to breathe through its open mouth.

2. Heatstroke: Cats are susceptible to heatstroke in hightemperature environments. With limited ways to cool down, they may breathe through their mouths to dissipate heat. If you notice your cat's eyelids and oral mucosa are red, it's drooling, acting listless, losing appetite, and prefers to lie on the floor, these are signs of heatstroke.

3. Oral Health Issues: Cats suffering from oral ulcers, gingivitis, or dental caries may exhibit excessive drooling and mouth breathing, along with decreased appetite, painful yelping while eating, bad breath, and a lack of energy.

Part 2: What to Do If a Cat Breathes Through Its Mouth and Salivates?

When you observe these symptoms, it's crucial to identify the underlying cause. You can make an initial assessment based on the cat's oral symptoms. If you're unsure, it's best to consult a veterinarian or an online pet doctor promptly.

Once the cause is determined, if it's due to an injury, follow the veterinarian's recommended treatment plan. For heatstroke, if it's not severe, your cat should recover without significant issues. You can offer a pet electrolyte solution and ensure the indoor temperature is maintained between 2325 degrees Celsius.

Oral health issues in cats can be quite麻烦, but the severity of the condition will dictate the approach. For mild cases, you might administer metronidazole tablets to reduce inflammation and use a Lysine spray for antibacterial action. For more severe cases, it's advisable to take your cat to a vet for dental cleaning, tooth extraction, and medications for inflammation and pain. Cats with no appetite may require intravenous feeding to supplement their nutrition. Posttreatment, it's essential to maintain good oral hygiene by cleaning your cat's teeth daily.

While the above information covers common causes and solutions for cats breathing through their mouths and drooling, it's important to remember that these are not exhaustive. If your cat's symptoms don't match the descriptions, it's best to seek veterinary care without delay!