Contrary to popular belief, a cat's tongue isn't smooth. Rather, it's densely covered with papillae, which resemble needles or spikes. These aid in separating meat from bone and extracting maximum ...

Many cat owners have felt the sandpapery swipe of their pet's tongue. With the first lick, you might rejoice that you've won your furry friend's attention. After a minute, it's still cute ...

An curved arrow pointing right. For cats, grooming by licking each other is an integral part of social bonding. As much as some cat owners might want to take part of that ritual, they won't be ...