My Cat Drools When I Pet Her

However cats can also drool for a variety of different reasons.

If you ve realized that your cat always drools when they are being petted chances are they are only drooling because they are happy. If the drooling and stress are short lived and stop on their own then there is likely little cause for concern. There are other signs of showing happiness that accompany drooling such as kneading nuzzling and lying belly up. Also being extra hungry and begging for food can elicit a drooling response.

Being deep in sleep can cause drool simply because their muscles are more relaxed than usual. Dependant on how long your cat has been stimulated or petted for the amount of drool will vary. Usually a cat will drool during petting to show that it s happy. If your cat is excessively drooling and they have crossed paths with a neighboring pet that they don t like it can be a result of.

If your cat seems extremely stressed regularly it s a good idea to talk to your vet about options. Drooling can be a larger sign of increased stress or illness.