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Cat licking lips over the top

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Lemonysherbet · 23/06/2020 04:56

My cat keeps licking her lips in a really over the top way. I was worried it was just a nervous thing as we've just had our first baby so it's a big change for her but should I be concerned it's something else?
She seems to be eating fine, her water goes down but she's a stealth drinker so I don't often catch her having a drink.
She sticks to me like glue normally and can't do that at the moment if she wants some peace.

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Lemonysherbet · 23/06/2020 08:10

Bumping in the hope someone will spot my post this morning

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CatRamsey · 23/06/2020 08:28

I've heard in the past that licking lips can mean they are stressed - perhaps the new baby has unsettled her a bit? Does she have lots of places she can hide if she wants to, or high up places? If this is the reason I'm sure she'll go back to her usual self shortly, you may just need to give her a bit of time.

Another reason could possibly be her gums or teeth are sore, if she'll let you have a look at her gums and see if they're red or if her teeth have tarter build up, it could be that she'd benefit from a dental.

I hope she returns to her usual self soon!

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Lemonysherbet · 23/06/2020 09:22

Thanks @CatRamsey for taking the time to respond.

She loves sleeping under the cot and as baby is in with us she's safe there. I know the crying upsets her though. My husband's got a vets appointment for this morning so hopefully we can get her checked over to make sure it's nothing mouth related.

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Bella444 · 23/06/2020 09:23

Normally mine lick their lips excessively when they are going to be sick?

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Allergictoironing · 23/06/2020 09:27

I found Zylkene was quite useful in stressful situations e.g. firework season. It comes in capsules but you can just open them & sprinkle the powder on their wet food, mine actually like the taste as well!

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Lemonysherbet · 23/06/2020 14:01

Thanks all, turns out she has an ear infection, not a baby allergy

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Allergictoironing · 23/06/2020 15:02

Aw poor girl! At least you can get it sorted.

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Lemonysherbet · 23/06/2020 16:34

@Allergictoironing I know, a relief it's healable and she isn't just upset!

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CatRamsey · 24/06/2020 09:50

Oh bless her, at least you can help her get better now though Smile

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