Cat's chin is wet and sticky

There are many reasons for a cat's chin to be wet and sticky. Non-pathological causes include drinking water and eating liquid foods. Pathological reasons should mainly consider oral diseases, such as stomatitis and dental calculus. Additionally, it may be due to vomiting, poisoning, or other serious conditions. It is advised to seek medical attention promptly in these cases.

The treatment for a wet and sticky chin in cats differs greatly between non-pathological and pathological conditions. If it is caused solely by dietary reasons, it is recommended to avoid feeding the cat liquid or sticky foods. Furthermore, clean the cat's chin promptly after drinking water or eating liquid foods.

For pathological causes, the likelihood of oral diseases is relatively high. The causes of oral diseases include infectious, mechanical stimulation, and corrosive liquid ingestion. It is advised to thoroughly examine the cat's oral cavity and seek medical attention promptly if abnormalities such as swollen gums, oral ulcers, dental calculus, and oral odor are found.

In addition, vomiting can severely contaminate the chin, causing it to become wet and sticky. Vomiting can be caused by various factors, including infectious gastroenteritis and intestinal obstruction. Among them, vomiting caused by feline distemper is more severe and poses a significant threat to the cat's health, with a chance of death. Lastly, poisoning can also cause the cat to produce a large amount of saliva, with a sudden onset and a high mortality rate, requiring pet owners to pay great attention.

If the wet and sticky chin is caused by toxic substances, common ones include pyrethroids, organophosphates, and rat poisons. The amount of saliva produced due to different toxins varies. Meanwhile, most toxic substances will also stimulate the cat's nervous system, leading to encephalitis symptoms such as seizures, foaming at the mouth, stiff limbs, unstable standing, and eye tremors.