Dogs can groom themselves too

Did you know that dogs can groom themselves too? Not only cats can do that. But we have to admit that cats can do it better due to their tongues that are covered in papillae that feel like sandpaper.

Dogs can groom themselves to remove dirt or shed fur, but you have to brush them often to prevent mats. “A dog is at a disadvantage because it has a smooth tongue,” said Hohenhaus. 

Also, they can use their tongues to cool themselves when it’s too hot outside and this process is also known as thermoregulation. They will pant when it’s too hot to allow the air to circulate from their mouth to their upper respiratory tract.