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Yes!A cats whiskers are like our pinky toes we need them for balance!
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What happens if your bunny whisker is cut off?
Do not cut your rabbit's whiskers because they are important sensory tools that help a rabbit navigate in front of them (a blind spot). However, in the accidental case that you do, do not worry; the whiskers will grow back.
How can whiskers help cats?
Cats use their whiskers as a guideline for the size of their head. Say a cat is trying to fit through a hole and his whiskers rub, then he knows that he will get stuck if he continues into the hole.
Why do cats hurt people?
They might think that it is play or they are bothered.
What effect would cutting a dog's whiskers have?
It has no effect. Most people cut their dog/cat's wiskers for them to look good.
Do cats whiskers grow back?
If the whisker was cut, yes it will grow back. Sometimes if a whisker is burned it will not grow back.Whiskers are hair shafts, just like the rest of a cat's fur. Like every single hair on a cat's body they will periodically shed and then regrow.So yes their whiskers grow back. :)NO! THEY DO NOT GROW BACK! Just kidding. They do grow... :)yes they do
Can veterinarians surgically implant whiskers on a cat whose whiskers have been cut?
I haven't heard of that one, but I'm sure it would cost a lot. In time, your cat will grow new whiskers to replace the cut ones.
What are cat whiskers adapted for?
Cats whiskers are used to let the cat know if they will fit through a area. If a cats whiskers are cut it throws off their sense of balance also.
Will a cat stop eating if his whiskers were cut off?
A cat can't balance without its whiskers. Cutting a cats whiskers off is cruel and you'd have to be a complete jackass to do that to an animal
What happens if your bunny whisker is cut off?
Do not cut your rabbit's whiskers because they are important sensory tools that help a rabbit navigate in front of them (a blind spot). However, in the accidental case that you do, do not worry; the whiskers will grow back.
How can whiskers help cats?
Cats use their whiskers as a guideline for the size of their head. Say a cat is trying to fit through a hole and his whiskers rub, then he knows that he will get stuck if he continues into the hole.
Why do cats hurt people?
They might think that it is play or they are bothered.
Should you cut a cat's whiskers?
No, a cat's whiskers are important. They help with navigation, but their primary use is to help a cat judge whether or not he'll fit through an opening. They can also be a good mood indicator. Whiskers are extremely sensitive as they are closely connected to the nervous system. Any damage to the whiskers will cause your cat discomfort, and he or she may become agitated, confused or disoriented. For sources, see Related Links below.
What effect would cutting a dog's whiskers have?
It has no effect. Most people cut their dog/cat's wiskers for them to look good.
If you cut one side of a cat's whiskers does their head lean to the other side?
No. All you will have done is hurt them to no point. You should not do that.
What is kitten's whisker?
A kittens's whiskers is the long stiff hairs on opposite sides of the kitten's nose. They use them for feeling what is around them, and can cause serious damage to the cat if cut of. They give the cat a sense of it's surroundings, especially before it can open it's eyes. Adult cats use their whiskers to feel around and to help them understand what is around them. Even if cats have great eyesight, the whiskers are essencial for the cats health. A cat can die without whiskers.
Do cats whiskers grow back?
If the whisker was cut, yes it will grow back. Sometimes if a whisker is burned it will not grow back.Whiskers are hair shafts, just like the rest of a cat's fur. Like every single hair on a cat's body they will periodically shed and then regrow.So yes their whiskers grow back. :)NO! THEY DO NOT GROW BACK! Just kidding. They do grow... :)yes they do
Will a cat die if you pull its whiskers?
Cats claws are like human fingernails, and just like humans, it wont hurt to trim their nails unless your cut down to far, using the proper tools and making sure that you know how to trim a cats claw correctly will keep your cat painfree and a little less sharp!
