The tongue of a cat has tiny, backward-facing barbs (papillae) on it and they're the things that create that rough sensation. The barbs serve several important functions. They make it easier for a cat to rasp the meat from the bones of his prey and groom themselves.
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Cats are subject to gum disease and to dental caries. They should have their teeth cleaned by the vet or the cat dentist once a year.