Cat’s Excessive Drooling May Signal Medical Problem

Rule out these harmless associations to determine if a vet’s evaluation is needed.

Some cats drool when they purr. kwanza/Shutterstock

Q: My cat Myrtle sometimes drools. Should I be concerned?

A: It depends. Many cats drool while purring. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve stood up, after one of my cats lay purring on my lap while I pet her, to find my slacks soaked with cat saliva.