Do black cats drool more? There are 22 breeds of domestic cat that can have a solid black coat and the color of a cat’s coat does not determine how much drool a cat produces.
Do Black Cats Slobber?
All cats can drool and slobber and unlike dogs it is not very frequent.
Some cats may drool while kneading and purring and this is perfectly normal.
Kittens may also drool when feeling relaxed and drooling in adult cats can be traced back to their days as a kitten.
As I mentioned above there are thought to be 22 breeds of domestic cat that can have a solid black coat.
This makes answering the question; ‘do black cats drool more?’ not so easy…
Reasons for Drooling
Pet Health Network give 6 reasons why your cat may drool and they are:
- Dental disease
- Respiratory conditions
- Oral cancers
- Swallowing foreign objects
- Fear and stress
- Relaxation
As you can see some of the reasons for drooling involve the health of a cat so if you have any concerns please contact a veterinarian for advice.
Breeds
I have done a small amount of research and I am struggling to find info on specific breeds of cat drooling more than others.
This makes answering the question; ‘do black cats drool more?’ even harder to answer.
My Thoughts
We have an American Shorthair called Coco and he has a solid black coat. He features in this blog post and all over the website.
We have been living with Coco for almost 4 years and I haven’t seen him drool once.
My best guess is that black cats are likely to drool just as much as any other cat is and that isn’t very much at all.
There is always going to be an exception to the rule and you may see a cat that drools a lot but in my experience, this hasn’t been the case.
Do Black Cats Drool More? – Summary
Do black cats drool more? No I don’t think so.
There are 22 breeds of domestic cat that can have a solid black coat so I think it would be impossible to say a cat would drool more than any other based on the pigment in its fur.
Unless the cat’s body temperature was a factor and the color of the fur had an impact but I’m just throwing things out there…
I struggled to find any info on specific cat breeds and drooling.
Our black cat called Coco has never drooled in my presence.
Resources:
Pet Health Network – 6 Reasons Why My Cat Might Drool
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