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Cat lovers go gaga over a nice set of long cat whiskers. And some cats sure have them. Whiskers are an interesting part of the cat, but did you know that they’re also important? Some call whiskers kitty-radar.<\/p>\nCat lovers go gaga over a nice set of long cat whiskers. And some cats sure have them. Whiskers are an interesting part of the cat, but did you know that they’re also important? Some call whiskers kitty-radar.<\/p>\n
Here are some interesting facts about those whiskers. They\u2019re made of keratin, the same substance in hooves, nails, calluses, claws and even hair, but they\u2019re embedded three times deeper into the cat\u2019s body. And they\u2019re connected to muscles and nerves. Yes, they are sensitive because they\u2019re designed for the cat to sense his environment, keep them out of tight places, help them navigate in the dark, even give them clues as to what\u2019s happening in their environment. You may have ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/OliviaMouth-225x300.jpg\")
noticed that whiskers can also depict a cat\u2019s mood.<\/p>\n
Never ever cut a cat\u2019s whiskers or pluck them or straighten them. Cats need those whiskers just the way they grow on that particular cat\u2019s face\u2014long, short, curly or whatever. A cat may shed their whiskers ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/catwhiskers-300x225.jpg\")
naturally, but they will grow back. Some say that if you find a cat\u2019s whisker you should save it for good luck. That\u2019s up to you. I have one of Lily\u2019s whiskers that I found after she died\u2014that one I did save.<\/p>\n
Why does Olivia have long whiskers and Sophie\u2019s are little short things? Experts say it is because of the cat\u2019s size. The larger cats\u2014with thick bodies generally have longer whiskers than a short-haired, narrow-framed cat. The length of the fur seems to make a difference too, as maybe you can see from these photographs. Here\u2019s an article you might enjoy on whiskers.<\/p>\n
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