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BIRDS AND THE BEESWhy does my cat's nose run - to the extent of dripping - when she is very happy?

Anna Stevenson, Edinburgh

  • Are you sure it's her nose? I'm not being as facetious as it seems - my cat dribbles profusely from her mouth when happy (especially when I return home from work) and for months I thought her nose was running. I can only assume that she associates my return with her dinner and starts to salivate.

    Fiona, Glasgow

  • We have four cats, three of which dribble in vast quantities. They only dribble when being fussed over and are purring quite happily, it's not always about expecting food. For the record these are the first cats that we've had that dribble. I wonder is it that cats are getting more stupid?

    Tom Wharton, Stevenage

  • It's trying to keep up with you cat.

    Pete Wigens, Stroud, Glos, UK

  • It's quite normal. I took my cat to the vet's and he told me that some cats actually do drip from the nose, it's a reaction to their purring. As long as they don't show symptoms of a cold (lethargic, sneezing, lack of appetite) it means they are REALLY content

    Sharon K, Middletown USA

  • Thank you Sharon for putting me at ease. I have two cats that have drippy noses(clear fluid) when they purr and are content. One cats nose actually runs pretty steady for a few minutes. I had a feeling it was because they were very happy and content. Thanks for putting this whole dilemma to rest.

    Diane Gallant, Sanford United States

  • Thanks for putting my mind at rest, my cat was a stray and I've only had her since July. The nose running only seems to happen when she's really content but it was worrying me. Glad mine's not the only one. Mags

    mags, manchester uk

  • I've had many cats since childhood and many have had drippy noses when they are extremely happy or content but if they are drooling from the mouth you should actually make sure it's not because of toothaches especially if they have bad breath as well.

    michele klatt, vancouver canada

  • Thank you guys so much my cat cash gets a really leaky nose which i know is his nose as ive checked whenever i get him purring or really relaxed he is the first cat ive ever owned to do this. Glad to know he is really content and happy :)

    Tara-Lee, Fort McMurray Canada