Why Do Cats Stick Out Their Tongues: When to Be Wary
Often, a cat owner notices that his pet sits with his tongue hanging out.
Usually such a picture is touching, however, if this is not an individual feature of the cat, a protruding tongue can signal dangerous diseases.
So, cats often stick out their tongues if they suffer from diseases of the teeth and gums, for example, periodontosis, for the determination of which an X-ray is required.
Symptoms of gingivitis or stomatitis, in addition to the tongue sticking out of the mouth, also include a refusal to eat solid food and excessive salivation.
Severe infiltration of inflammatory cells can be detected by biopsy of the gums or other affected tissues of the oral cavity.
Another serious illness is tumors of the oral cavity, due to which the teeth (jaws) can shift, and the tongue, accordingly, protrude.
Cats also stick out their tongues when they get injuries to their mouth. The animal's mouth does not close due to pain and discomfort.
In addition, a protruding tongue is sometimes accompanied by renal failure, which is often diagnosed in older cats. In this case, painful ulcers appear on the gums, tongue and edges of the lips.
Therefore, if you notice that your pet often appears in front of you with its tongue hanging out, it is worth playing it safe and visiting a veterinarian.
