WASHINGTON — Cat lovers know when kitties groom, their tongues are pretty scratchy. Using high-tech scans and some other tricks, scientists are learning how those sandpapery tongues help cats get ...

Q: I have a multi-cat household - both neutered males and spayed females. I've noticed that my males purr louder than my females. Is there a reason behind that? A: The interesting thing about purring ...

Among other remarkable features, a cat’s tongue is covered in little spines, turning it into the world’s most magical hairbrush. We love our cats for many many reasons, not the least of which is ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “the cat got your tongue,” which means you’re left speechless. But if you’re a cat owner, you may be left speechless with confusion when your cat has her tongue ...

Ever wondered what a cat's tongue looks like under a microscope? Neither have we, until we came across a widely shared social media post of a magnified cat's tongue that looks like, well, a bunch of ...

There’s rarely time to write about every cool science story that comes our way. So this year, we’re running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one story that fell through ...

Cats can look hilarious and cute when they stick their tongues out – which is good as they tend to do it frequently. Unlike humans, it is unlikely that your cat is rude when it sticks its tongue out – ...