Did you know that cats have rough tongues? Think back to the last time your cat licked you. Did it feel smooth and slimy or a little rough and damp? Probably rough and damp. Unlike dogs, a cat’s tongue is not slobbery, slimy, or smooth. Instead, a cat’s tongue is rough and may even feel like a scrubbing sponge. A cat’s tongue has a center that contains tiny, backward facing barbs called filiform papillae. These barbs are the rough part or rough textured part of the tongue that people feel when a cat licks them. A cat needs a coarse tongue like these when grooming and to hold onto its prey and to eat it. There are also other types of barbs on the sides and at the back of the tongue. If you ever notice your cat having trouble eating, licking excessively, or has a red or swollen tongue, please call your vet Lewisville TX, or visit their site.
