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Why does a cat stick out its tongue: reasons for the habit - a complete list
22.12.2023 14:17
If you are in close contact with cats, you have probably seen the picture of the tip of the tongue sticking out of a cat's slightly open mouth.
This does not mean that the animal is teasing you like a child, sticking out its tongue. No, such a phenomenon is preceded by the following reasons.
1. The cat got distracted
It also happens that a cat was tidying itself up, licking its fur with its tongue, but suddenly got distracted, for example, got scared of something, and froze with its mouth open.
2. The animal relaxed
If your pet is in a state of complete relaxation and absolute comfort, just like a person at this moment, he can open his mouth slightly, in addition sticking out the tip of his tongue.
This often happens during sleep, when a relaxed cat is unable to control itself.
In addition to the harmless reasons listed above, stress or anxiety can influence such behavior in cats - sometimes in such situations the purr-cat even breathes “like a dog”.
In addition, the tongue is sometimes shown for all to see if the cat is sick - at the same time, it will often lick its nose.
Finally, the cause may also be poor oral hygiene, inflammation and gum problems, so in such a situation it makes sense to consult a veterinarian.
Earlier we told you what to do if your cat is afraid of fireworks.
