Updates On 13th Jul 2012

Have you ever felt a cat�s tongue before? Is it wet and slippery like a dog�s? Does it feel smooth? In fact, it is quite the opposite. A cat�s tongue is rough to touch and it feels almost like sandpaper.

A cat�s tongue has various functions. Like most tongues, it is used for guiding food into the mouth and throat, assist in chewing and swallowing of food. It is also very flexible and serves as a ladle for lapping water and other liquids into the mouth when a cat drinks.

One very special function of a cat�s tongue is grooming. A cat�s tongue is essential for it to groom itself and its kittens. It has special hair-like growths on it called �papillae� which points towards the back of the cat�s mouth. These hooked hair-like growths are very strong because they are made of keratin, the same component found in human fingernails.

With the help of their tongues, cats are able to clean and groom themselves and thus do not require regular baths.

However, please remember that if you have a cat with a long fur coat, it needs to be groomed daily.Source: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150925388523155&set=a.283797778154.142068.262947298154&type=1&relevant_count=1

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