為什麼我的貓會吐舌頭?

March 30, 2017 • yunus

為什麼我的貓會吐舌頭?
大多數貓主人都有一張有趣的照片:愛貓完全放鬆,舌頭從嘴裡垂下來。雖然伸出舌頭通常只是無害—而且可愛—的貓咪習性,但任何經常把舌頭伸在外面的寵物,都可能正受到受傷或呼吸問題困擾,因而無法閉上嘴巴。
 
貓咪一生中多達三分之一的時間都在梳洗,因此牠們經常伸出舌頭並不令人意外。貓舌頭上有稱為乳突的堅硬、向後生長的小刺,形成粗糙表面,非常適合去除鬆脫的毛髮。雖然大多數貓咪會專注地梳理毛髮,但牠們在舔到一半時分心也很常見。這會讓貓咪暫時維持舌頭垂在外面的尷尬姿勢好幾秒。同樣地,貓咪在休息或睡覺時可能放鬆到嘴巴微微張開,讓舌頭以滑稽卻完全健康的方式垂在外面。
 
當貓咪持續把舌頭露在外面時,就可能有問題了。這可能是健康問題的警訊,因為您的寵物很可能是因受傷、呼吸問題或其他疾病而無法閉上嘴巴,才會伸出舌頭。貓咪牙周病,包括牙齦炎等發炎狀況,比許多飼主想像中更常見;這些口腔與牙齦問題可能讓您的寵物為了減輕疼痛而伸出舌頭。流口水,以及牙齦發紅、腫脹或出血,都是口腔疾病的常見症狀。口腔腫瘤或牙齒斷裂也可能讓貓咪垂著舌頭;腎衰竭同樣可能如此,因為它可能導致貓咪牙齦出現疼痛的潰瘍。如果您發現寵物比平常更常伸出舌頭,或出現任何其他身體不適的症狀,請帶牠去看獸醫,檢查是否有牙齦疾病、口腔膿腫、蛀牙或其他健康問題。
 
請記得,狗狗會透過喘氣來散熱,但健康的貓咪出現這種行為並不正常。雖然貓咪垂著舌頭很可能只是討人喜歡的小習慣,而不是醫療緊急狀況,仍請留意寵物行為是否有突然或不尋常的改變。若牠比平常更頻繁或持續伸出舌頭,或出現其他身體不適的跡象,請讓獸醫為牠檢查,以排除可能使貓咪嘴巴張開的潰瘍、膿腫及其他疾病。

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  1. lou goines

    Hi, My 6-yr-old large Yorkie sleeps with her tongue about 1/2 in. or more sticking out--she's done this since a puppy. She also has something the vet calls reverse sneezing--in human terms, I would say she has allergies. Vet doesn't think any obstruction. Any comments? Thanks!

  2. Nancy Holloway

    I think Yorkies stick their tongues out as a characteristic of the breed. Over the years I have owned six and all but one did this. Although Yorkies are known for having teeth problems, this is something they did from tiny puppies to small adults. Maybe they are just always prepared to give kisses.

  3. Kimberly lewis

    My cats tounge hangs out all the time won't eat throwing up weight loss and sneezing coughing

  4. Julieann byres

    My cat has her tongue sticking out all the time but she is eating fine and drinking fine

  5. Lisa

    My cats tongue was sticking out here and there and he ended up having kidney disease. With all those other syptoms would definitely have a vet check her out.

  6. Jen

    Mine too. She's just a half grown kitten though. She seems fine but her tongue is out a lot of the time.

  7. Clare

    My male cat peanut he's only about 2 nearly 3, he has recently started hanging his tongue out constantly, it's very rare I see him without it out, and I have noticed in the past although not recently that his gums have been bleeding because there was blood in his drool, and he drools all the time, more so when he's sleeping. And his breath smells really bad but it always has done. He still eats (all the time) he has a very big appetite, and he's happy and hypo all the time always chasing and playing with my other cat, he's totally fine within himself.
    Could this be something wrong with his help and I haven't realises until now?

  8. Taylor

    Hi Clare, if you haven’t already, I would get your kitty into the vet right away. Each of those symptoms on their own are concerning — all together sounds like it could be serious. Healty cats’ breath should not smell terrible. Bleeding mouth sounds like he’s likely in pain and may be sticking his tongue out for this reason. It could be gum disease or any number of other serious ailments. As a survival tactic, cats try to not act sick or injured even when they’re suffering. It’s up to their owners to look for subtle clues. Good luck!

  9. Vania

    Please!!! All of you take your cats to the vet before it is too late. My one year old cat used to stick her tongue out, had really bad breath. She had stomatitis (gum diseases) and it cannot be cured it can only be treated. Doctor said it is really painful for them but since they are cats your night think it is not painful. I have to clean her mouth everyday ( simple stuff ) but before that they had to take out some of her teeth .. sometimes when it is too late they have to take all the teeth and this is fine they will continue to have a normal but happier life. Most people do not pay attention to their pet mouth health. Sometimes it is so painful that they stop eating and then die. Please always be aware of your pets health and if you can't take care of a pet just don't get one.

  10. Vania

    Take him to the vet. Bleeding means it is late gum disease or other disease. He is probably in a lot of pain but since he is a kitten (energy) you do not think he is.

  11. Nick

    Hi all I've lived with cats my whole life rescue them had to put some down basically my knowledge runs pretty deep and have an insight into a lot of cat behavior. We tend to humanize them and apply Human Nature 2 our furry feline loved ones. This is often a mistake we make in trying to determine what is going on in their mind or body. You have to go online or get some books on the behaviors of cats every owner should had at least one or two books about the stuff. From kittens to adulthood there are many different ailments and injuries that could befall them. My advice is simple take your time take the time to notice and observe their behavior. Of course yearly or biannual vet checks is recommended highly. Those who know me call me the Cat Whisperer only because 99% of the time when I'm dealing with either a Feral, lost displaced or domesticated cat that someone has for lack of better words kicked out other home which to me is just cruel. So also had the chance to nurture Foster and Rescue trap and release after getting them fixed. I have dealt with everything from ringworm a skin disease that's curable to stuff as serious as cancer diabetes Strokes and gamut runs through everything in between. I would not wish any of these on anyone's beloved pet but they do happen. I basically mentioned just the physical stuff that can befall them but there are also mental things to. Some of these behaviors include suckling, going to the bathroom outside the litter box, running from you or anyone and hiding for long periods of time. Also if they are domesticated and are living with one or more cats or other animals and they are constantly lashing out with their paw and hissing, that cat may be dealing with a past trauma anxiety and fearfulness. If you see this happen one thing to look for is if their ears are pointed backwards and if they are snarling showing their front teeth and whether they are declawed in the front or not the claws are out that is not a good sign. Also be aware other eating habits and drinking. If they seem to never be satisfied while eating this may have to do with either worms or something having to do with their digestive system. The same could be said if they are not eating or eating very little. Also look out for drinking water almost constantly this is a sure sign that diabetes maybe present. Now I'm not talking about a hot day and they are just trying to stay hydrated I'm talking constantly drinking filed with periods of lethargy. Like someone commented already that due to their instincts and preservation they will hide their pain as to not seem weak. Of course this is good in the wild but not good at home. Also be in tune to your energy because they can read that and sometimes react to it anyways we don't fully understand. I wish you all good luck with your pets and I'll try to keep up with some of the posts from time to time. Thank you

  12. rose

    Hi my cat is five years old and a couple days ago I noticed him not being himself like he can barely move and he kind of grunts when he breathes and I haven't seen him eat or drink water and now today his tongue is sticking out his gums are fine there is no drooling of bleeding and I recently had a hernia removed from his stomach I'm just wondering if that could be the reason why he is like this and also losing weight he is my baby please help

  13. Jennifer

    My 4 year old cat has started hanging his tongue out cannot close his mouth all the way and has long Trails of sticky saliva or drool that hangs out and gets on everything his breath smells like death he had a blood transfusion this past July and his organs head almost shut down completely right before the transfusion any and all help is appreciated

  14. Jazmene

    We got my cat Ben when he was 5 and a stray in our neiborhood. He has had many problems. He has a annul glands disease and he has also had to have a extra toe that had appeared removed. He is 8 now and a healthy kitty. (At least I think) but he does stick his tongue out just the tip. He ussally does it when he is starting to lay down while needing. While he needs his noise drips. I think he is congested. But the vet says he is fine. Help!!!

  15. Lily

    I would look for a better and well recommended vet (don't forget to bring all past tests/documents). There could be several things going on that if caught early can either be cured or treated to reduce any suffering in your cat. If you feel something is wrong, but the vet tells you it's nothing, you have a better feeling and intuition about your cat.

  16. Amber

    My kitty was sticking out her tongue, eating and drinking like no other, but just found out she does have inflammation and needs to have some teeth pulled. Glad I took her in for a check.

  17. Diane

    I took my beloved 16 y/o tuxedo cat molly to the vet because she was limping and mostly keeping her back paw off the ground and she had a lump there on top of her paw and the vet said if she is jumping still and acting normal then maybe she sprained it,he charged me $50 , did not take X-ray , I was only there a few minutes , went back 2 or 3 weeks later because she was still not putting her paw on ground, this time he took X-ray and he took me back to the X-ray room and showed me an invasive tumor in her leg. She needed surgery right away and he initially said she needed small toe amputation but he had to take her leg off below the knee to save her life. Just because you take your poor animal to the vet you alone are your pets only advocate. There are thousands of heartless lazy dangerous doctors out there( but they still want their money) so be on high alert for this.

  18. hannah smith

    please help
    my cat had all her teeth removed 20 months ago to severe stomaitis she has now got bad ear infection and the worst cold ive ever seen a cat get shes indoors huge amount of grreen phlegm comeing from moutj eyes nose shes ahd thos cold 3 weeks onyl been severe a week shes beem vets 3 times in 3 weeks
    shes 2 week antibitoc injection on ears drop sporumune and loxicom ive fed her via spoon for 19 months she very sick and im tryong evrything to save her she is 11 years old and i bred her shes struggling to breath and tongue sticks out all the time very comgested matted coat does not grrom or eat dronk on her own i do it for her via spoon and syringe i put her in the litter box or she wont go only this week shes had 3 acciddents of wee and poop not like her at all i want to save her as i love her to bits 3 vets have told me to put her to sleep i domt think i can i lost a cat in april to lymphoma this cat is my life she looks so ill the antibiotic injection not worked how can a cat cold be this bad vet thinks its calicvirus she has another check up tonight can you help im giving her 24 7 care all hours

  19. Jessica Clark

    Please help! My cat is very aggressive and the vet prescribed him fluexetine. An hour after taking his 3rd dose, he started excessively drooling, keeps his mouth open and won’t eat or drink! Is he overdosing or have some kind of failure?

  20. Cece

    My cat had all his teeth pulled because of stomatitus about 3 months ago. Now his tongue sticks out all the time and he has begun to seem like he doesn't feel well again, doesn't want to eat and he his tongue looks very red and actually maybe sores are on it are on it. what happens to their tongue when it's out like that or is it coming from inside his mouth?

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