If you look at a cat tongue up close, you will see there are tiny little white hooks covering its surface. Although we expect the tongues of a fellow mammal to be smooth like our own, different animals adapt their body parts for different reasons. A cat's tongue feels rough to the touch. If we are cuddling with a cat, it is common for them to show affection with us by licking. The sensation we feel on our skin can often feel more like sandpaper than what we expect from a tongue. This is thanks to papillae on the tongues surface which serve very important functions for the cat.

Why Do Cats Have Rough Tongues?

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The cat is a demanding pet that knows how to make itself understood by its owners. It has specific needs, tastes and marked aversions, which must be respected to make it happy. Even if there are always exceptions, sometimes surprising, we have listed the main things that the cat hates, of course in general.

The 7 things cats hate the most

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Welcome to our informative article on cat age! Have you ever wondered how old your beloved feline friend would be in human years? As cat owners, it’s natural for us to want to understand the aging process of our furry companions. That’s why we’ve put together this comprehensive cat age chart that will help you […]

Cat Age Chart: Discover Their Age in Human Years

A common problem with owning a cat is their clawing. Cats will often claw furniture, fittings, and carpets. When they are showing their owner affection, they make also get their claws caught in clothing or unintentionally scratch their owner. For some owners, the simplest solution to this problem is to have their cat declawed. However, not everyone wants to do this and there are alternatives. Many cat lovers consider the practice of cat declawing as an inhumane and cruel practice. They think that it is unnecessary to put the cat through a surgical procedure that involves clipping the cat’s toe bones just for the sake of convenience.

Here Are Some Alternatives to Declawing Your Cat

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A 41-year-old California barber allegedly became so enraged after the 6-year-old child he was babysitting peed his pants at the park that he tortured and beat the boy to death with a “large piece of raw lumber.”. Ernest Lamar Love is facing murder, torture and child abuse charges in...

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Cat owners love their cats; there’s no denying that. But not one has ever remarked how much they love the smell associated with owning cats. There’s nothing worse than the scent of cat litter taking over your home. If your cat’s litter box stinks up your spaces, you need to reevaluate the litter box system, placement, and cleaning regimen you have in place. Read on to find nine helpful tips and tricks for ensuring your home doesn’t smell like cats live there.

How to Remove Cat Litter Smell From a Room: 8 Vet-Verified Tips & Tricks

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Cats are often considered mysterious and independent creatures, leading many to believe that they are aloof or even indifferent. However, cats communicate in a variety of ways, and understanding their unique language can deepen the bond between you and your feline friend. By learning to interpret their signals, you can enhance your relationship and become a more empathetic cat owner.

Ways to Speak Cat and Deepen Your Bond

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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(MA) get ready to meet a pocket-sized Chihuahua who is ready to dive straight into your heart and home. Tooty is a 6-pound Chihuahua cutie who came into Last Hope K 9 rescue's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a pack of pups with a foster family but is eager to find the family she can call her own. Could she be looking for YOU?

Tiny 6-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

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WARNING, UPSETTING CONTENT: Henry Thjsonsk, 74, was pronounced dead at the scene of the horror incident in April 2022, and his distraught widower Sarah-Jane had initially mistaken his dying body for sacks

Millionaire mogul crushed to death by own Range Rover before wife found body she mistook for 'sacks'

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Grocery shopping — whether you love it, hate it with a passion, or just like to get it done and move on — is a task that we often sail through on autopilot. No matter how you approach your weekly shop, there are a few traps that the majority of us get caught in at some point. With the price of groceries seemingly always on the rise, avoiding mistakes and pitfalls that can add to the cost of your shopping feels as important as ever.

13 Grocery Shopping Mistakes You Don't Realize You're Making

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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Why Does My Cat Lick My Hand?

Curiosity, hunger, stress, affection, and grooming are just a few of the reasons why a cat might lick your hands. Cats are very particular about their...

Why Does My Cat Lick My Hand?

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