Weird swallowing after drinking

[Olafismykitty]

For the past couple of weeks, my cat swallows excessively after drinking. He is a 2 1/2 year old neutered, FHV positive boy. He eats and drinks the same amounts as before. It's just everytime he drinks he does this tongue smacking thing. It doesn't matter what the water temperature is. He doesn't do it when eating. I'm making an appointment with his vet first thing in the morning but wanted to see if anyone knew what this may be. Other than this he acts completely normal.
I have a video but I am not able to upload it as it's an mp4 and I don't know how to change it.

 

[FeebysOwner]

I don't really want to guess about what it could be until I can see the video. See if these guidelines might work for you - there are several different mediums to use, ideally you have at least one of them.
How to upload a video | TheCatSite

 

[Olafismykitty]

I was able to upload it to my content. Unfortunately I wasn't able to upload it here. I'm sorry I'm not tech savvy. Thank you for your reply.

 

[FeebysOwner]

20230430_081844_14272333836586.mp4 | TheCatSite

No audio? Is he drooling the water when he does this?

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi, I watched it in your media. It almost looks as though he's tasting it, which is a little odd.

Oh thanks feebysowner for copying it here

 

[Olafismykitty]

20230430_081844_14272333836586.mp4 | TheCatSite

No audio? Is he drooling the water when he does this?

No drooling

 

[Olafismykitty]

Hi, I watched it in your media. It almost looks as though he's tasting it, which is a little odd.

Oh thanks feebysowner for copying it here

That is what I thought as well. It's very weird & worrisome. Thank you for watching.

 

[FeebysOwner]

Is there anything different with the water he is drinking - maybe explaining why he is acting like he is 'tasting' it? Do you have multiple water dishes for him, and if so, does he do that same thing with all of them?

 

[Olafismykitty]

He has three water dishes in different areas of the house. I refill them with fresh water at least twice a day. He does this with all of his water. But he does it most with the one in the tub (which is also his favorite). I'm on well water if that matters. I've tried bottled water but he doesn't like it.

 

[Furballsmom]

Can you get the water tested? It might be worth doing that anyway if you haven't recently.

 

[FeebysOwner]

Sorry for all the questions - but do you drink the well water yourself? Is it possible something is going on with the well causing a change in taste? Right along the lines of Furballsmom 's thought process!!

 

[Olafismykitty]

I haven't done that but definitely will.

 

[Olafismykitty]

Sorry for all the questions - but do you drink the well water yourself? Is it possible something is going on with the well causing a change in taste? Right along the lines of Furballsmom 's thought process!!

No I don't but I will definitely taste it to see.

 

[Furballsmom]

In case this is helpful, for you and also any readers/lurkers;
Protect Your Home's Water | US EPA

 

[Olafismykitty]

No I don't but I will definitely taste it to see.

I drank some and it tastes ok. However, I'm ordering test kit from Amazon.

 

[silent meowlook]

Hi.
Is he drinking more water than normal? He doesn't look like he feels well. Is he on dry or canned diet?

He is a very handsome cat. I hope you are able to get some answers today at the vet, and that he is feeling better real soon.

 

[Olafismykitty]

He isn't drinking more than usual. Eating and drinking at the same levels. Pooping and peeing the same. He is acting normal other than while at his water. I even tricked him & gave him bottled water (to see if it was my well water) & he still did this. I emailed & texted the vet a close up video. They think it may be a dental issue. He has a first available appointment next Wed. He may end up at an emergency clinic if things get worse. I can't have my baby going through this.
Thank you he is a handsome boy.

 

[Olafismykitty]

Just wanted to update everyone. Olaf will be seeing his vet at 2:30 today. I can't let him wait till next week so I called and asked if they had any cancelations to work him in & they did!

 

[Furballsmom]

Awesome !

 

[FeebysOwner]

Just wanted to update everyone. Olaf will be seeing his vet at 2:30 today. I can't let him wait till next week so I called and asked if they had any cancelations to work him in & they did!

Let us know what, if anything, you find out!