Cats lick themselves to stay clean and fresh! 🐱✨ Just like you take a bath, cats use their rough tongues to clean their fur. It also helps them feel relaxed and happy.
Their tongues have tiny spikes called papillae, which act like a comb to remove dirt and loose fur.
Cats lick themselves for many reasons! 🐱💦
Their tongues have tiny, hook-like structures called papillae that act like a brush, removing dirt and loose fur.
When cats lick their fur, their saliva evaporates and helps them stay cool—like sweating for humans!
Grooming releases 'feel-good' hormones, making them calm and happy.
Cats groom themselves for several biological and behavioral reasons. 🐱🔬
A cat’s tongue has backward-facing papillae made of keratin (the same material as human nails). These act like a natural comb, removing debris, parasites, and loose fur.
Unlike humans, cats don’t sweat much. Licking spreads saliva, which evaporates and cools their body.
Grooming releases endorphins, reducing anxiety. Over-grooming, however, can signal health issues.
Cats groom each other (allogrooming) to strengthen bonds—similar to hugging!