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The rough hair-like material on a cat's tongue are called papillae. The papillae help cats groom themselves, eat and drink.

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How does licking keep a cat clean?

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Why do cat's tongues feel like sandpaper?

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Why are hairballs only for cats?

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What are the hook like things on a cats tongue called?

I'm not sure what the scientifical term is, but I call them barbs.