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The researchers discovered that papillae’s orientation wasn’t fixed. High-speed videos of three short-haired domestic cats grooming showed that the papillae rotate as the cat’s tongue encountered knots in its fur. This rotation let the spike probe even deeper into the fuzzy snarl and ultimately work it loose. Cat owners should brush their cats frequently to remove as much loose hair as possible and help cut down on hairballs. Characterful names for brush shapes have emerged over time from various different painting traditions (the ‘Rigger’ brush shape, for example, derives from the type of brush traditionally used for painting the rigging of ships). This has resulted in the fact that there isn’t any industry standard for describing different brush types, and whilst the names are applied by manufacturers reasonably consistently, there are sometimes confusing overlaps. For example although the terms ‘Rigger’ ‘Liner’ and ‘Script’ technically describe slightly different shapes of brush head, they are often applied interchangeably. This means cats can lose around a quarter of the total heat they need to lose per day through the tiny bit of saliva in their tongue spines. (We lose heat through liquid by sweating when we’re hot.) Cool for cats There are few dogs out there who more iconic than the Chihuahua. The ultimate purse dog. Pups so small and adorable that many owners sadly treat them more like accessories than pets. You may have recognized this breed from its presence on the big and small screen – Bruiser from the movie “Legally Blonde” and the Taco Bell dog are two of the most famous examples (not to mention Paris Hilton regularly posing with one and claiming it was her pet). Perhaps you fell in love with the breed after watching the movie “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” (it happens, we won’t judge!). No matter how you became a fan of the tiny Chihuahua dog, once you’ve owned one, you’ll be hooked on the breed for life. These little pups are just that lovable.Before you even go to adopt a dog from a shelter, you need to decide the right kind of dog for your family. Is there a certain breed that works better for your home environment and lifestyle? Do you have kids and other animals in the household? Do you have an active or sedentary lifestyle? Can you step up to the plate and be the leader your dog needs? These are all important questions you need to answer before you adopt a dog from a shelter.

A study by researchers Alexis Noel and David Hu at the Georgia Institute of Technology published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in Atlanta examined cats’ tongues via CT scans, high-speed videos and thermal imaging.There are a variety of watercolor brushes available on the market, each with their own unique benefits. Round brushes are the most versatile, and can be used for a variety of techniques, from washes to detailed lines. Flat brushes are great for creating even washes of color, while filbert brushes are perfect for soft, blurred edges. A) The four phases of cat grooming: tongue extension, tongue lateral expansion, sweeping of the tongue through fur and lastly retraction of the tongue in a V-shape curl. (B) (top) Cat tongue spines when tissue is straight and curled, (bottom) cat tongue mimic when silicone substrate is straight and curled Noel et al