Excessive drooling by patients with advanced Parkinson's disease is an indicator of greater motor and nonmotor dysfunction, new research shows. "Sialorrhea is not just a cosmetic problem," study ...

Q: My cat Myrtle sometimes drools. Should I be concerned? A: It depends. Many cats drool while purring. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve stood up, after one of my cats lay purring on my lap ...

Q My cat Myrtle sometimes drools. Should I be concerned? A It depends. Many cats drool while purring. I can't tell you the number of times I've stood up, after one of my cats lay purring on my lap ...

Does your cat ever leave little droplets of saliva on you while he’s purring on your lap? While maybe a little gross, this behavior is most likely totally normal. Some cats drool because that’s just ...

Something you should know about fluffy dogs: They need a lot of brushing. My Samoyed, Eva, hates the summer months not only because she's hot, but because she has to endure brushing far more often ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I am an 85-year-old man in reasonably good health, with a problem of excess saliva and drooling. My neighbor has ...

A new study has revealed the most effective medications to reduce drooling in young people with a developmental disability, which can affect their socialisation, relationships and community life. The ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My friend is taking care of his 89-year-old mother. She has been drooling for the past two years or so. I read that aging causes muscles used for swallowing to become weaker and causes ...

If you’re thinking about getting a canine companion, it can be worth doing some research on the dog breeds that are the biggest droolers — especially if cleaning up lots of doggy slobber each day is ...

Q My cat Myrtle sometimes drools. Should I be concerned? A It depends. Many cats drool while purring. I can't tell you the number of times I've stood up, after one of my cats lay purring on my lap ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: My cat Myrtle sometimes drools. Should I be concerned? A: It ...