The appearance of cats is very lovable. Nowadays, people are increasingly pursuing the "cute" appearance of cats. Therefore, when a cat sticks out its tongue in front of you, the owner will find it so cute. But have you ever thought about why cats stick out their tongues in front of you? Do you stick out your tongue for no reason?

1. Why do cats stick out their tongues

Normally, cats will also stick out their tongues because they need to constantly lick their hair to clean the dust and dirt from their hair. We know that cats are very clean animals, so they usually clean their hair and keep their bodies clean. However, during the process of licking their fur, cats need to keep sticking out their tongue, which is also very normal.

Sometimes, cats will stick out their tongues while sleeping. Some people say that the pet cat may be having a sweet dream at this time, and sticking out its tongue is due to the influence of the dream. Of course, some people think that the reason why cats stick out their tongues when sleeping may be because they have developed a habit since they were young. When it grows up, it will still stick out its tongue unconsciously when sleeping.

Generally speaking, if the pet cat is simply sticking out its tongue, there is nothing to worry about. However, if you find that in addition to sticking out the tongue, the cat has other symptoms while sleeping, such as fever, difficulty breathing through the nose, etc., then you need to be vigilant and pay attention. If the cat is sick, it must be treated in time.

Temporary forgetfulness: It means being confused and forgetting for a moment. A common situation is that you forget about it after playing it, or you are distracted by something while cleaning your body. Don't worry about this situation, the cat will return to normal soon.

Tongue sticking out while sleeping: Cats have various sleeping postures and sometimes stick out their tongue. This is normal, don't worry.

2. Cats sticking out their tongues may be sick

Don’t worry too much about sticking out your tongue while sleeping. Sticking out tongue and panting: When the weather is hot or you are too nervous, your cat will stick out its tongue. Although this is normal in most cases, if the temperature is too high, you should pay attention to whether the cat has heat stroke. In addition, some cats have heart problems and will stick out their tongues and pant when exercising a lot. It is best to take them to the veterinarian for examination.

Oral problems: Oral diseases such as gum inflammation and stomatitis make cats uncomfortable. Asthma: The cat’s tongue is slightly exposed and the cat is short of breath. This may be cat asthma. In addition to seeing a veterinarian, you also need to clean your home carefully, maintain appropriate humidity, and avoid strenuous exercise by cats. The most common situation when a cat sticks out its tongue is that it forgets to take it back for a moment, and the other is that it is panting after exercising. If the weather is hot, you will obviously have panting and shortness of breath, so you need to pay special attention to it and take it to the veterinarian for examination as soon as possible.

3. Do cats drool?

If a cat drools and sticks out its tongue while sleeping, is the cat sick??Cats sometimes snore, drool, or even stick out their tongues while sleeping. Most of these conditions are caused by tiredness and heavy sleep. If your cat is in good health and sleeps more often with its tongue sticking out and drooling, it means that it is living a comfortable life and its owner is very responsible.

In fact, most cats, like people, will drool while sleeping, more or less. Some sleep until they are drooling, while others are more reserved and wake up with wet corners of their mouths. No matter what, it is normal for most cats to drool while sleeping, so don’t worry too much. Although most drooling while sleeping is normal, sometimes food accidents, oral diseases, and other physical problems can also cause cats to drool, and it is not limited to sleeping late. If you find that your cat is drooling abnormally, remember to take it to the veterinarian for examination as soon as possible.

Although it is very interesting for a cat to stick out its tongue, sticking out its tongue for a long time must attract the attention of the owner. The cat may be suffering from a disease.