Daily Cat Lesson #12: Do Not Disturb - Grooming in Progress

🐾 Daily Cat Lesson #12: Do Not Disturb - Grooming in Progress.

Your cat isn't just licking himself clean. Grooming is serious cat business.

• 🐾 How much time do cats spend grooming?
  A lot! Cats may spend a surprisingly large part of their waking hours grooming themselves. For a dedicated professional like Bob, cleanliness is apparently a full-time occupation.
• 🐾 Why is a cat's tongue so rough?
  A cat's tongue is covered with tiny backward-facing, hook-like structures called papillae. They help the tongue work almost like a built-in comb, separating fur and removing loose hair and debris.
• 🐾 Does licking help cats cool down?
  Yes. Cats don't sweat over most of their bodies like humans do. When saliva left on the fur evaporates, it provides some cooling.
• 🐾 Why do cats groom when they're perfectly clean?
  Grooming isn't only about dirt. It helps maintain the coat, distribute natural skin oils and remove loose fur. Cats may also groom as a calming behavior when they're relaxing or after something mildly stressful.
• 🐾 Why does my cat immediately lick himself after I pet him?
  Don't take it personally. Your touch has disturbed the carefully arranged coat and added unfamiliar scents. Grooming helps put everything back in order and restore the cat's own familiar smell.
• 🐾 Can grooming tell you something about your cat's health?
  Yes. A sudden increase in licking, especially one particular spot, can signal itching, pain or stress. And a cat who suddenly stops grooming may also be telling you something isn't right.

Meanwhile, Bob is healthy, busy and unavailable for comment!
Please hold all questions until the bath is complete. 🐈

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