What's the deal with a kitten drooling?

Drooling in kittens can be caused by various reasons such as improper diet, teething, dental calculus, and oral ulcers. First of all, if a kitten often has improper diet or is going through the teething stage, drooling is a normal phenomenon and there is generally no need to worry too much. If the kitten frequently drools and has other uncomfortable symptoms, such as oral pain and limited chewing ability, it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to a regular pet hospital in time to find out the cause and treat it. Otherwise, it will affect the kitten's recovery.

What are the reasons for a kitten's drooling?

1. Improper diet

If a kitten often has an improper diet, it can lead to a lack of essential minerals and vitamins in the body, as well as damage to the salivary glands, causing excessive saliva secretion and drooling. This is a normal phenomenon and requires adjusting the diet to include more foods rich in essential minerals and vitamins, such as egg yolk, carrots, and bananas.

1. Teething

If a kitten is going through the teething stage, it can cause itching of the gums and affect normal chewing, leading to drooling. Regular toothbrushing can help alleviate the itching and reduce the symptoms of drooling.

1. Dental calculus

Dental calculus is a type of oral disease that causes calcium deposits on the teeth. It can increase the number of bacteria in the mouth, stimulate the salivary glands, and lead to excessive saliva secretion, resulting in drooling. It is recommended that the owner take the kitten to the hospital for treatment.

1. Oral ulcers

Oral ulcers usually occur in the oral mucosa and can cause severe pain during eating. As the pain increases, it can stimulate the saliva secretion in the mouth, causing drooling. Treatment can involve taking antibiotics under a doctor's guidance or using antibacterial sprays.