2007-01-27 11:57:07 · 11 answers · asked by Carmen M 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
A lot of cats do that. Mine used to purr and arch her back and get a stupid look on her face and stick her tongue out and knead or sometimes extend and contract her claws when she was being petted or brushed. Some cats just really get into being petted. As long as yours isn't running around with it's tongue hanging out all of the time, don't worry.
2007-01-27 12:13:27 · answer #1 · answered by Redneck Crow 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. This is completely normal for a cat! He is just enjoying being petted or having fun. Sometimes, if you touch a certain nerve on a cat's back, it triggers special sensors to move the tongue in and out.
2007-01-27 20:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by ☼SoccerGirl☼ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Acromegaly, which is a hormonal disease that affects a small number of cats
in their lifetime, makes the tongue enlarge in some patients and it may
stick out slightly when this occurs. This is disease in which there is too
much production of growth hormone and it causes increased drinking and
urination, increased appetite, enlargement of the head, separation of the
teeth (they move apart as the jaw grows), heart disease and other symptoms.
Since you don't report any of these signs, I am hoping that none are present.
There are several reports on cats with feline leukemia that include
observations of tongue sores, which might cause the tongue to stick out. In
addition, there are some anecdotal observations of cats with feline
leukemia sticking their tongues out, with no mention of cause. There is a
chance in these cats that they would have done this, anyway, and that the
feline leukemia virus just happened to be present.
Several diseases that can affect the central nervous system can cause the
tongue to stick out or to fall out of the mouth on one side or the other
(this doesn't usually happen in cats because their tongue isn't as mobile
as a dogs). Toxoplasmosis, feline infectious peritonitis and feline
immunodeficiency virus are possible diseases that can cause neurologic
signs in cats.
It is possible for tooth problems, gingivitis and pharyngeal problems to
make it more comfortable for a cat to keep its tongue held out rather than
in the mouth. Usually by the time this happens there is some evidence of
difficulty swallowing or discomfort while eating.
2007-01-27 20:05:40 · answer #3 · answered by sugarsweeteegrl 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Mine curls it a little and it sticks out a little bit between his canine teeth. Don't let the one answerer's long list of symptoms frighten you. This is normal for some cats. They are individuals, in the same way we are. Some of us breathe with our mouths open (not me), some bite their fingernails (me) and some folks scratch themselves when they're happy. So your cat is just expressing his joy.
2007-01-27 20:29:53 · answer #4 · answered by Holly R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG, what an answer, when my cat sleeps sometimes she sticks out her tounge just a little bit, not much at all. Now I am worried.
2007-01-27 20:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa Cat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is normal for some cats. I don't think your cat has a problem. Don't worry.
2007-01-27 21:08:20 · answer #6 · answered by yahoo user 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't worry. our cat will be 14 years old this july. she has always stuck her tongue out at various times. we laugh and call it "boloney tongue" they look so silly when they do this.
2007-01-28 00:44:26 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ cat furrever ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe its like a lisp for cats
2007-01-28 12:24:46 · answer #8 · answered by Wii 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call the vet's office and inquire about this
2007-01-27 20:19:57 · answer #9 · answered by Domino's Mom 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Does he run away from you whenever you try to pet him?
2007-01-27 20:12:50 · answer #10 · answered by Will 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋