A cat’s pink and tender little tongue is very cute. When the cat licks you when it is close to you, you will find that there will be a stinging feeling. That is because the cat’s tongue has barbs. The so-called barbs The thorns are not real thorns, they are just protrusions on the cat's tongue. The protrusions on the cat's tongue can help the cat eat better. ​​​​​​

A cat’s tongue has a characteristic, a long, brush-like tongue. Of course, they are not really long thorns, but are made up of thousands of small protrusions that point backwards. These protrusions are actually made of a nail-like substance. These small protrusions themselves have no taste function, but they are useful for big cats. For animals, these small bumps can help remove the meat from the bones of prey. For cats at home, they can be used to drink water, lick food, and groom themselves. Therefore, cats will use a lot of them. The hairs were licked all the way to the stomach and intestines.