I loved this Ask Amy article because my long-ago white cat, Arthur drooled like crazy while shedding white hair all over me when I held her in my lap. It was a family joke that loving on Arthur was akin to being tarred and feathered. Sally has the same problem with her kitty, Tuxedo. She wrote:
"Whenever I pet him and he starts purring, he drools all over the place. He can't seem to swallow and purr at the same time. Neither of the other cats do this, but I have known other cats who do this. Why does this happen? Did his mum forgot to teach him how to purr and swallow or are his facial muscles so relaxed that they are unable to work? Why is this unique to some cats and not to others? I just try and put a towel under him when we are petting on him."
Amy's reply was logical, warmly delivered, with just a touch of humor. If you have a cat with a "leaky faucet," be sure to read this Ask Amy Q&A.
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