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Recent Examples of salivation
Even having contact with a dog in the household that has been treated with a spot-on topical product can cause a cat to have neurological signs (usually tremors, shaking and salivation).
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
All parts of this plant contains saponins, which can cause salivation, vomiting and GI upset.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
In animals, it is known to cause symptoms such as excessive salivation, aggressiveness and self-mutilation, the CDC said.
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Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Dec. 2025
Amaryllis is not typically fatal to cats and dogs, but can cause undesirable symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, salivation, and tremors.
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Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2025
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
All parts of this plant contains saponins, which can cause salivation, vomiting and GI upset.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
In animals, it is known to cause symptoms such as excessive salivation, aggressiveness and self-mutilation, the CDC said.
—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Dec. 2025
Amaryllis is not typically fatal to cats and dogs, but can cause undesirable symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, salivation, and tremors.
—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salivation
sputum
Noun
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Yeast from urine or sputum is often reported without that precision, and only gradually have labs adopted the methods that distinguish Candida auris from commoner relatives, so those counts climb partly as testing improves.
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Doctors typically use a skin or blood test to detect TB infection, followed by imaging or sputum (mucus) testing to confirm active disease, per the CDC.
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“Salivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salivation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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