Nature Cat tongues are covered in hundreds of body-cooling, moisture-wicking quill pens Contrary to popular belief, a cat’s tongue is nothing like sandpaper.

Cat tongues have papillae, which help them groom and feed themselves. Instagram/vet_techs_pj The spines on cat tongues are curved and hollow-tipped, which help them groom themselves and pick up water.

Studying cat tongues might not seem like a promising jumping off point for new innovation, but for Georgia Institute of Technology doctoral candidate Alexis Noel, a life spent around the feline ...

The bumps on cat tongues are actually tiny spines called papillae, and understanding how they work may lead to brushes that could help make cats less allergenic and make human hair cleaner.

That cat tongues generally worked better was interesting but not surprising, van Kampen pointed out — after all, cats’ tongues are the result of millions of years of evolution, as opposed to a couple ...

By looking closely at cat tongues, research at MIT and Georgia Tech reveals clues to cats’ predatory prowess and finds inspiration for new technologies.

Cat tongues are covered in tiny, backward-facing spines called papillae. These papillae are made of keratin, the same material as human fingernails and cat claws.

A veterinarian describes the only times when it's appropriate to give your cat a bath — and how to do so.

Getty Images According to Senior Cat Wellness blog, cats of all ages can stick their tongues out, and it's usually nothing to worry about.

Learn about the difficult task of bathing your cat, including what to do before and after to help calm your kitty.