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[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 41 points 2 months ago (3 children)

It’s not implausible that, among the enzymes in cat saliva, there are some which evolved to maintain the condition of the cat’s coat.

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

But how will we know if it's in our saliva if we never lick ourselves clean?

[–] Karyoplasma@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 months ago

Get a tongue extension and try it out. For science.

[–] TrousersMcPants@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Don't people also give their cats food that explicitly aids them in growing a better coat?

[–] Dicska@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

That, and cat hair is much finer.