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Hey. Coolie!

You're no duck egg, despite what some people may think. Perhaps you can help me with something?

The other day I was stroking a pussy and having been scratched in the past, I'm always wary of rubbing them up the wrong way.

You will be aware that, like snooker tables have a nap on their baize, pussies have a sort of grain direction.

Now here's the rub. (Rub, get it )

What is the scientific name for the point at which the direction changes?

I think it occurs on the nose somewhat level with the eyes.

Thus

If you wanted to stroke that one a bit higher up, the 'nap' would be running to the direction of the tail, rather than running towards the nostrils as can be seen in pic.

Speaking of running to nostrils:

I know the name for the 'snot gutter' in the middle of the top lip is 'the filtrim'. I'm not that clever, it was on a telly advert.

Anyhap. If you are unable to help with this matter, do you think I should direct my question to the WEP? Who, in turn, may get some good advice and do a feature on a local vet?