What's wrong with cats always showing a little tongue? The cat's tongue is used to catch prey, and can also be used to detect the temperature and humidity of the surrounding environment, which helps cats prey. At the same time, the tongue is also the outlet for their saliva, and cats will use saliva to protect their hair.
1. Heat dissipation
Because cats have underdeveloped sweat glands, when the weather is hot or the cat exercises vigorously, the cat will stick out its tongue to dissipate heat. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. The owner can transfer the cat to a cool and ventilated place to rest and prepare some clean drinking water for the cat to avoid heatstroke. Generally, after the cat rests for a while, it will return to normal.
2. Stress reaction
If the cat is less courageous, or if it is a cat who has just arrived at a new home, because it is not familiar with the new environment and is more nervous and afraid, it will stick out its tongue. At this time, the owner needs to comfort the cat. You can place the cat in a familiar person and let it soothe the mood alone. Don’t let anyone get close, otherwise it will become more nervous. During this period, the owner needs to provide the cat with sufficient diet, water and litter box, and should try to minimize the cat's stress response.
3. Foreign objects stuck in the throat
If the cat is stuck in the throat by a foreign object, because of discomfort in the throat, the cat will stick out its tongue and drool, and will constantly scratch its mouth with its claws. The owner can try to open the cat's mouth and check the type of foreign object. If it is a relatively smooth foreign object, you can try to remove it with tweezers. If it is a sharp foreign object, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment to avoid serious damage to the cat's throat by himself.
4. Oral diseases
If a cat suffers from oral diseases, such as angular stomatitis, periodontitis, oral ulcers, etc., the pain will cause the cat to stick out his tongue and drool. It is recommended that the owner open the cat's mouth to check the oral condition. If he finds symptoms such as redness, swollen gums, ulcers, bad breath, etc., he/she should take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and confirmation in time.
5. Heart disease
When cats suffer from heart disease, they are prone to pleural effusion or heart failure, causing dyspnea, causing cats to often stick out their tongues, accompanied by wheezing, shortness of breath, weakness, fainting, etc. If you find that your cat's breathing becomes very deep, and you may even experience panting, then you should focus on heart disease and it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.