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Tip - 15 - Cat whiskers
- what are cat whiskers for
Cat whiskers are yet
another example of nature's efficiencies. Cats usually have 24
whiskers, twelve (2 rows of 6) on each side of it's face. They
are thicker than ordinary hairs and root through the skin attaching
to a highly packed cluster of nerve endings. Extremely sensitive
to air movement and pressure, whiskers can detect an object's
presence from a distance, acting like radar. This is especially
useful in low light when a mouse runs through the room, moving
the air ever so slightly.
Whisker notes
Do not cut or
trim whiskers - It will hinder one of your cat's 'sensing'
abilities.
If a whisker falls
out, don't worry another will grow in its place.
Cats have similar
types of thicker hairs that act like whiskers, above their
eyes and on the backs of their front legs.
Whiskers are good
for determining the size of objects (holes/tunnels) your cat
can crawl through safely without getting stuck.
