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What are dogs whiskers made of?

Updated: 11/15/2022
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They are dead cells just like human hair. They are different because they are about twice as long as normal hairs and have much deeper roots. This lets the dog sense some things with their whiskers.

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A dog whisker is just a form of hair, and hair is made of a protein called keratin.

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