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It is perfectly normal for a cat's whiskers and fur to fall out - this is called shedding. Your own body sheds hair and skin all the time, too. If you cat is losing whiskers without new ones growing in, however, you should take it to the vet for a check-up, because that might mean it is not getting enough vitamins or it has a disease.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoWhiskers are like eye lashes. They gradually fall out but new whiskers are always being made. Like I said, they're just like eye lashes on a human.
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∙ 14y agoNo, they usually fall out if they are not careful.
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∙ 15y agoYes, just like humans replace their hairs, cats do, including their whiskers.
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∙ 15y agoIt's totally normal. Whiskers are merely a specialized hair that may break anywhere along it's length and the whisker will continue growing as long as the follicle is undamaged.
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Is it normal for a cat to lose one or two whiskers now and again and do they grow back?
Yes, it is normal, and yes, they will grow back. Cats shed whiskers just as they shed fur. Losing a whisker is no problem unless there is bleeeding or swelling and drainage at the site.Provided there are no signs of illness, injury, or infection. If there are get your friend to the vet ASAP. Then yes, it is ok and quite normal for a cat to loose their whiskers. Even though they may be a little clumsy at times. Cats whiskers are used to help them keep their balance, sense of direction, as well as to judge how close they are to certain objects. So if your cat is missing more than a couple of whiskers and is occasionally bumping into things he never has before, don't be surprised by it. Give it a couple of weeks and you should notice the whiskers starting to regrow.Whiskers are a form of hair shaft that just grows longer and stronger than the rest of the cat's fur. Losing a few is normal as cats shed these just like they shed and regrow the rest of the hairs all over their body. If you notice that the cat has a brittle coat with lots of hairs breaking easily it could signal a health problem usually malnutrition but a couple of whiskers being lost is fine and normal. Kittens playing rough with each other may have caused yours to break a couple of them.
What is the purpose of the whiskers on squirrels?
Cats have whiskers because they use them to check if they can go through any spaces. Notice that if the cat does not go through some space it is because he/she cannot fit its whiskers, therefore whiskers are the length of a cats body width. Animals use their whiskers to detect how big or small a hole is and if they put their head through it will they be able to get there head back out. i would recommend never to cut an animals whiskers off. Animals with whiskers also use them to assist sight in the dark. That way they don't run head-first into things, indoors or out. It is okay to cut a cat's whiskers, as it will not harm the animal, but it is highly unrecommended. It will unbalance them, they could run into things more often, and it could quite possibly be painful, as there are nerves at the base of the whiskers, so they can definitely feel it. This is one of these "Do not try this home, EVER!" things.
Does vinegar keep cats away?
i would say so. i have 3 cats, but im not gonna try that on them.
Can you use Clorox to keep away cats?
You should not use Clorox or any type of bleach to keep cats away. Clorox and bleach are poisonous and can kill the cats.
How do you keep a cats mouth open for dental exam?
Cats are usually anesthetized for dental work.
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!
Is it normal for a cat to lose one or two whiskers now and again and do they grow back?
Yes, it is normal, and yes, they will grow back. Cats shed whiskers just as they shed fur. Losing a whisker is no problem unless there is bleeeding or swelling and drainage at the site.Provided there are no signs of illness, injury, or infection. If there are get your friend to the vet ASAP. Then yes, it is ok and quite normal for a cat to loose their whiskers. Even though they may be a little clumsy at times. Cats whiskers are used to help them keep their balance, sense of direction, as well as to judge how close they are to certain objects. So if your cat is missing more than a couple of whiskers and is occasionally bumping into things he never has before, don't be surprised by it. Give it a couple of weeks and you should notice the whiskers starting to regrow.Whiskers are a form of hair shaft that just grows longer and stronger than the rest of the cat's fur. Losing a few is normal as cats shed these just like they shed and regrow the rest of the hairs all over their body. If you notice that the cat has a brittle coat with lots of hairs breaking easily it could signal a health problem usually malnutrition but a couple of whiskers being lost is fine and normal. Kittens playing rough with each other may have caused yours to break a couple of them.
Do cats have foreheads?
No, because they already have fur that does the same function as human eyebrows (helping to keep crud from getting into the eyes). Cats do have whiskers over their eyes in roughly the same location as human eye...
Are Savannah cats indoor cats?
They are not dogs, they are cats. Are they indoor cats? Some people do keep them as pets but they take a lot of work as they are more to the wilder side of the species then a normal house cat
Are Savannah cats indoor dogs?
They are not dogs, they are cats. Are they indoor cats? Some people do keep them as pets but they take a lot of work as they are more to the wilder side of the species then a normal house cat
What is the purpose of the whiskers on squirrels?
Cats have whiskers because they use them to check if they can go through any spaces. Notice that if the cat does not go through some space it is because he/she cannot fit its whiskers, therefore whiskers are the length of a cats body width. Animals use their whiskers to detect how big or small a hole is and if they put their head through it will they be able to get there head back out. i would recommend never to cut an animals whiskers off. Animals with whiskers also use them to assist sight in the dark. That way they don't run head-first into things, indoors or out. It is okay to cut a cat's whiskers, as it will not harm the animal, but it is highly unrecommended. It will unbalance them, they could run into things more often, and it could quite possibly be painful, as there are nerves at the base of the whiskers, so they can definitely feel it. This is one of these "Do not try this home, EVER!" things.
Why does your cat keep picking at your clothes or bedding?
Do you mean scratching? It is normal for all cats to scratch: it is marking its' territory.
What are the lyrics to Lanny Wolfe I Keep Falling in Love With You?
I keep falling in love with jesus
Red flakey circle on leg?
probably ringworm. If the center is normal or close to normal (possibly paler) then ringworm is the most likely culprit. You will need an antifungal cream to treat it. keep it covered, it is contagious to people and cats. I do not know if other animals can catch it but I know cats can.
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You keep it by using moose.
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If you are falling for him, then talk to him about how you feel.
How come the back windows on 1995 Tahoe do not go all the way down?
That is normal. It was made like that from the factory to keep children from climing and falling out of the window.
