What my cat did that concerned me

Discussion in 'Cat Chat' started by Jenny Heart, Jun 6, 2012.

  1. Jenny Heart

    Jenny Heart Well-Known Member

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    One day my cat tinker had his tongue sticking slightly out of his mouth when I looked at him. I thought he had a stroke or something. He seems find a short time later. Has anyone ever heard of this before happening to any other cat before? The vet was surprised too.
     
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    Jessi Well-Known Member

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    I'm surprised that your vet was surprised considering I've seen it more than once. For example, one of our cats used to have her tongue sticking out just slightly on a regular basis. And with some others, it's not uncommon if they're hot to have it out slightly while grooming, similar to how dogs might pant with their mouths opened. I don't think it's anything to be concerned with unless you start to see other signs.
     
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    My cats tend to sleep with the tip of their tongues out. I thought it must be normal since almost all of my cats have done it. I think it looks cute. :) If my cat was just wondering around with his tongue out but seemed fine I don't think I would be concerned. Maybe he was just having an off day. :D
     
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    Jenny Heart Well-Known Member

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    Thank you everyone! These comments all have reassured me alot. I thought it was something serious and now I feel like it must be something normal that cats tend to do some of the time.
     
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    Jessi Well-Known Member

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    It does make me wonder about your veterinarian still, though, Jenny. I would expect him/her to have run across it more than once or be able to give you some answers other than surprise.
     
    Jessi, Jun 7, 2012
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