1. Heat dissipation
This reason and the dog will The reason for sticking out the tongue is similar. It is also because the cat’s skin lacks sweat glands and cannot dissipate heat through the sweat glands. Therefore, when the cat stays in a high temperature place for a long time or the temperature is too high in summer, it will dissipate heat by sticking its tongue out, which is normal. Physiological phenomenon, the owner only needs to guide the cat to a cool place or near an air-conditioned room.
2. Oral disease
If the cat has gingivitis, oral Inflammation, oral ulcers and other diseases, the tongue will also be sticked out, because inflammation will cause severe pain in the cat’s mouth, and the tongue will aggravate the pain, so the cat will stick out the tongue. Therefore, when the owner sees the cat sticking out its tongue frequently, pay attention to whether it has symptoms such as drooling and difficulty breathing. If so, take it to the veterinary hospital for medical treatment in time.
3. Clean hair
Because cats are more clean Yes, so he will use his tongue to lick his hair from time to time to achieve a cleaning effect, but if something interesting attracts the cat at this time, it will keep sticking its tongue out while playing. But this doesn’t last long, and when the cat reacts, the tongue retracts.
4. Hypoxia
If the cat has just experienced strenuous exercise, such as running and then stops, there will be panting, rapid breathing, and even a little hypoxia. Then the cat may open its mouth and stick out its tongue, and gasp for breath. When the cat can breathe normally, the tongue will retract.
5. Cat poisoning
Because cats are very curious and do not I’ll figure out if it’s edible. Therefore, it may accidentally eat some moldy and rotten things and cause poisoning. Then there are symptoms such as sticking out tongue, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty breathing. In this case, it is recommended that the owner take it to the pet hospital for inspection and treatment as soon as possible.
Warm reminder: When cats are in a daze or sleeping, they will stick out their tongues unconsciously, so the owner doesn’t need to worry much. If the cat has other abnormal behaviors besides sticking its tongue, it should be taken to the veterinary hospital in time.
