A LICK AND A PROMISE
| All cats clean themselves often with their rough tongues. This serves several functions: It removes loose hair and parasites, such as fleas; it helps keep the cat's coat waterproof by stimulating skin secretions at the root of the hairs; and the cat's body is cooled when the saliva evaporates. |
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