{"id":2741,"date":"2020-10-01T19:13:56","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T19:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carevetdev.kinsta.cloud\/hoschton\/?p=2741"},"modified":"2022-07-05T19:14:33","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T19:14:33","slug":"all-about-your-cats-whiskers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/hoschton\/blog\/2020\/10\/01\/all-about-your-cats-whiskers\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Your Cat&#8217;s Whiskers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-content\">\n<div style=\"transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out 0s;\" data-rss-type=\"text\">\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Our feline buddies come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. However, those cute whiskers are one thing that every cat has in common. They\u2019re much more than decorative long hairs sprouting from Fluffy\u2019s snout, too\u2014kitty whiskers are essential for all sorts of daily functions. Read on as your local veterinarian tells you more about these important (and adorable) sensory tools.&nbsp; <\/span> <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> W <span> <\/span> hiskers Help Your Cat Navigate Her Environment <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Fluffy\u2019s whiskers are rooted more deeply into the skin than her normal hairs are, and there is a follicle full of nerves at the base of each one. This makes them super sensitive. You might be surprised to learn that whiskers are found on more areas of the body than the nose. They also sprout from Fluffy\u2019s chin, ears, eyebrows, and even the forelegs. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Your feline pal uses her whiskers to determine the location, size, and texture of objects in her environment, and she can use them to detect changes in air currents. All of this sensory information helps Fluffy get a clear picture of her surroundings, even if it\u2019s pitch black. Your kitty also uses this information to determine whether or not she can fit into tight spaces, as the whiskers along the nose are about the length of her body\u2019s width. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Whiskers Can Clue You In on Fluffy\u2019s Mood <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Did you know that your cat\u2019s whiskers can give you some insight into how she\u2019s feeling? When the whiskers are pulled back tightly across the face, your cat is feeling alarmed or threatened. (This whisker position might be accompanied by wide eyes, raised ears, and a puffed out tail.) When your furry pal\u2019s whiskers are relaxed and pointing sideways away from the face area, as they are most of the time, it means she is content. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Try to get a good look at your pet\u2019s whiskers the next time she hears a strange sound or the bark of a neighbor\u2019s dog. They\u2019ll probably move from their normal position a bit. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Whiskers Should Never Ever Be Trimmed <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Cats do shed their whiskers occasionally, but you should never attempt to cut or trim them yourself. If you do, you\u2019ll be removing crucial sensory information that your cat needs, and she could experience dizziness, confusion, and disorientation. It would be like losing your sense of touch or sight\u2014you wouldn\u2019t like it very much, either. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <span style=\"display: initial;\"> Does your pet need veterinary care? That\u2019s where we come in. Make an appointment at the office today. <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our feline buddies come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. However, those cute whiskers are one thing that every cat has in common. 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