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Cats enjoy having their whiskers rubbed because it stimulates sensory receptors in their whiskers, which are connected to nerve endings and provide them with information about their surroundings. This can be comforting and pleasurable for cats, similar to how a massage feels good for humans.

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Do cats enjoy having their whiskers rubbed?

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What do cats have on their faces?

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Do cats grow their whiskers back after they fall out?

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What are cat whiskers adapted for?

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