If your cat is foaming at the mouth, that can be nothing, but it can potentially be something very serious too! Keep reading to find out possible reasons for this issue!
1. NAUSEA
Just like humans, cats can be nauseous too. Possible causes for nausea in cats are:
• Car sickne
• Overheating
• Being diabetic
• Pregnancy
2. EPILEPTIC SEIZURE
Excessive drooling and foaming of the mouth may be a sign of epileptic seizure in cats. However, epilepsy is not as common in cats as it is in dogs.
3. POISONING
Your cat may start foaming at the mouth as a consequence of a cat eating something poisonous. Such things happen accidentally, for example, if a cat consumes a rodent that ate poison.
4. RABIES
A cat foaming at the mouth is a well-known sign of rabies, a viral infection common for cats and dogs. It affects the central nervous system causing inflammation of the brain.
5. DENTAL ISSUES
Foaming at the mouth can also be a sign of painful dental and oral issues such as:
• Gingiviti
• Oral tumor
• Tooth absce
• Broken tooth
6. ANXIETY AND FEAR
Cats are prone to stress and large amounts of it can lead to serious issues such as foaming at the mouth, loss of appetite, restlessness, etc.