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A Cat’s Tongue

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A Cat’s Tongue
A Cat’s Tongue

August 5 //  by Lisa Illman

A cat’s tongue is covered with spiny little prickles called papillae which are made of keratin (just like our fingernails!) Your cat may try to groom you sometimes, and it feels much like an emery board; a little sandpaperish. The cat’s tongue is used for many survival tactics. These 5 are especially important in your kitty cat’s unique makeup and survival tactics.

CAT'S TOP 5 USE FOR TONGUE

  1. GROOMING – the little prickles help your kitty remove hair, acting as a brush to groom and clean
  2. FOOD SPOON – using their tongue to lap up food is normal animal behavior, but the kitty cat can grasp food and liquids even better with the traction of their tongue
  3. GRASP THEIR PRAY – eeks, need I say more? The traction on the tongue acts as a weapon to hold their captured rodent in place
  4. CLEAN THE BONES OF PRAY – black! but it’s true, the little prickles help your kitty clean the meat of the bones of the little mouse he just captured
  5. KITTENS SUCKLE – when they are kittens, the little prickles help them latch on when they are suckling, again the papillae act as traction on the tongue, helping them hang on easier

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About Lisa Illman

My name is Lisa and my cats are very loving and friendly. I love them very much and want to help other people who also love cats.

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