Older Cat Smacking Lips

[princesskiki]

Hi there,
Looking for a bit of advice. My 10 year old kitty has been smacking her lips quite a bit lately. She seems to be eating alright (she's always been a finicky eater), using the bathroom etc. I've checked her mouth and ears and see nothing abnormal. She doesn't seem to be uncomfortable when touched, and isn't acting any less social.

She is an extremely anxious cat. It would upset her a lot to have to go to the vet. Obviously if I feel it's serious I will take her no matter what. Was just hoping to get some advice before hand.

 

[arabellie]

Lip smacking can be a sign of nausea, has she been vomiting recently? Any diarrhea? Even though she's a finicky eater do you feel she might be eating less than normal?

 

[princesskiki]

Lip smacking can be a sign of nausea, has she been vomiting recently? Any diarrhea? Even though she's a finicky eater do you feel she might be eating less than normal?

No vomiting. I think she's eating the normal amount for her. I've checked the litter and don't see any diarrhea.

 

[maggiedemi]

My cats have done this when they are nauseous and about to vomit. Like if they have waited too long between meals, or have a hairball, or have tasted something bitter. One other time was when I was using non-clumping litter and didn't change it often enough.