Why does my cat stick its tongue out when grooming?

A cat’s tongue is designed to trap food and hair. When they are grooming, stray hairs get caught on the tongue and do not come off easily. The cat may stick its tongue out to try and get rid of the hair.

Russel

They say I'm the crazy pet person in my friend group - guilty as charged! Between writing care guides and collecting exotic pets, there's never a dull moment!