How to Take Care of Your Cats Whiskers

Cats Whiskers

You love your cat and wouldn’t want to hurt him, but accidents happen. Even if you didn’t mean to cut off your kitty’s or cats whiskers, now that they’re gone. You have to know how to take care of them, or else he might not feel quite like himself anymore. Following are a few tips on taking care of your cat’s whiskers and making him happy again.

What are Cats’ Whiskers For?

Cats’ whiskers are a great way to identify how your cat feels. Cats use their whiskers for more than just identifying where they can reach; the long hairs on their face help them navigate through small spaces and detect subtle changes in air currents.

The early warning system for potential dangers such as low branches or other cats nearby. Cutting or trimming your cat’s whiskers could make it difficult for them to find their way around or even feel when they might be getting too close to something dangerous.

Why Are Whiskers Important

They are important because they help the cat sense where objects are and what they’re made out of. The cat uses their whiskers as a radar system to detect objects so they don’t get injured while running through the house. The cat’s whiskers also tell the animal if something is too narrow for them to fit through.

If you notice your cat has been biting you more than usual, it could be due to whisker fatigue. Cats use their whiskers when they play with other cats, as well as humans. When your cat jumps onto your lap, it means he wants some attention from you!

When Do Cats Lose Their Whiskers

Whiskers are like antennae that help cats sense the environment around them. They’re such sensitive whiskers that fatigue can happen when constantly exposed to something. Cats use their whiskers to find food, avoid bumping into things, and as a warning system for predators.

Most cats only have a few whiskers on either side of the muzzle, which is why some think it grow back if cut. Cats also have sensory organs in their mouths that function similarly to our taste buds called lingual papillae.

Maintaining Your Cat’s Whiskers

Cats use their whiskers for balance, especially when moving around at night. If you cut your cat’s whiskers, they will grow back eventually (though it could take up to six months). It is best not to cut them because this may cause the rest of the hair on your cat’s body to become even fluffier and make it difficult for them to move around. Cats also use their whiskers as a way of determining whether or not a space is too small for them.

Whiskers can tell if there is enough room to move through an opening without being stuck. If there isn’t enough room, the cat can feel it with its whiskers and avoid going into that space in the future.

Taking Care of Cut or Broken Whisker

One way you can help your cat is by taking care of its whiskers. If the whisker gets cut or broken, clean the area and treat it with an antibiotic ointment. You might also want to try soaking the wound in warm water for five minutes at a time. Once the wound starts healing, check for any signs of infection. If that happens, take your cat back to your vet as soon as possible.