Cat always shows a little bit of tongue

Cat always shows a little bit of tongue, which may be due to the behavior of panting to cool down in hot weather or showing a tongue due to tension and fear. Secondly, if the cat's throat is blocked by an object, it will also try to swallow and protrude its tongue, hoping to expel the object through this method. In addition, cats will also show a tongue when they have oral diseases or heart diseases. If this behavior is frequently observed in a cat, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination.

Heat dissipation

Because cat's sweat glands are not well developed, when the weather is hot or after intense exercise, the cat will stick out its tongue to cool down. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. The owner can move the cat to a shady and well-ventilated place to rest and prepare some clean drinking water for the cat to avoid heatstroke. The cat will usually recover after a rest.

Stress response

If the cat is timid or a newly arrived cat that is not familiar with the new environment, it will show a stress response by sticking out its tongue. In this case, the owner needs to comfort the cat and place it in a familiar area to let it calm down alone. Do not let anyone approach the cat or it will become more tense and anxious. During this time, the owner needs to provide the cat with enough food, water, and a litter box, and try to minimize stressors.

Object stuck in the throat

If the cat's throat is blocked by an object, the cat will show a tongue and drool due to discomfort in the throat, and constantly scratch its mouth with its claws. The owner can try to open the cat's mouth and check the type of the object. If the object is smooth, the owner can try to remove it with tweezers. If the object is sharp, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment to avoid severe injury to the cat's throat.

Oral diseases

If the cat has oral diseases such as angular cheilitis, periodontitis, oral ulcers, etc., it will show a tongue and drool due to pain. The owner can掰开猫咪嘴巴检查口腔情况. If symptoms such as swollen gums, ulcers, and bad breath are found, take the cat to the pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.

Heart disease

When a cat has a heart disease, it is prone to pleural effusion or heart failure, which causes difficulty in breathing, leading to the cat constantly sticking out its tongue, accompanied by panting, rapid breathing, weakness, and syncope. If the cat's breathing becomes deeper, even showing panting breath, heart disease should be suspected and timely medical attention should be sought.