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Question by  bjohnson (25)

Why do some cats drool when petted?

My cat does this all the time.

 
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Answer by  ClaudiaD (136)

Hey maybe you could take your cat to the vet for a cortisone shot since a lot of people say allergies. That really seemed to work for my neighbor who has a little Russian Blue who would get everyone wet when he was snuggling on our laps.

 
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Answer by  SouthernBelle (66)

My cat has the same problem. He will start purring and the drooling gets out of hand. I took him to the vet who said he had an overactive salivary gland which happens sometimes with felines.

 
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Answer by  BonChance (93)

You may want to check your cat closely when the drooling occurs. Sometimes cats seem to be drooling but in actuality are having allergy issues and a nasal drip problem.

 
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Answer by  anyname32 (28)

They drool because their saliva glands are controlled by their hair follicles. When you move a follicle by petting, they start to drool from the interaction. It is sort of the same as Pavlo's dog experiment.

Reply by KayeWM (179):
That's is a pretty interesting fact. I will have to find out more about it. Thanks!  add a comment
 
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