What is a cat’s tongue for?

A cat’s tongue is used to groom fur, taste food, and help eating, drinking, and heat dissipation. The tongue surface has many tiny spines that the cat uses to lick and clean its fur. The tongue is covered with taste buds that help the cat find food it likes, and the cat also drinks using its tongue.

In addition, in hot weather or after intense exercise, a cat can dissipate heat through its tongue.