Why Do Cats Have Spiny Structures on Their Tongues?

In fact, these structures ‘papilla’ is called.

Papillae are used for feather care and nutrition of our little friends. is of great importance.

We know that cats care for their fur all over their bodies by licking themselves.

The small, hook-shaped papillae on the surface of their tongue penetrate deep into their hair, removing dirt, parasites and to clean dead hair It helps. This coat care process protects cats’ skin health and reduces hair loss.

As we mentioned above, papillae are also important for cats’ nutrition.

Thanks to this rough structure on their tongues, they becomes easier to break down. In this way, the food becomes easier to chew.

Likewise, when drinking water, the rough structure of their tongue draws water to the surface of the tongue. While cats drink water, they move their tongues back and forth quickly, and during this movement, the papillae of their tongues by catching water brings it to their mouth.

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