The cat is a furry one of which little by little we are learning more things. So far, what we have found out has confirmed what all of us who lived with him already knew: that he is a very intelligent animal that can be very affectionate if treated with respect, patience and, of course, with affection.
However, one of the most frequent doubts that we usually have is about those hairs that it has on its snout. And it is that, Do cat whiskers grow back? Let's know .
What are whiskers for the cat?
The cat's whiskers, called vibrissae, are thicker hairs that measure the same as the width of the feline. What are they for? Above all to know if you can go through a place or not, although it has other uses. At the base of each of the 16-24 vibrissae that it has on both sides of its snout it has many sensitive nerve endings with which the feline can know how far away the objects around it are, in addition to air pressure, which is why the furry can »See» closely.
But not only that, but it is also a help to tell others how do you feel at all times. Thus, if his whiskers are forward it is because he is alert, but if he has them glued to his face it is because he is either angry or stressed.
Can they grow new?
The answer is yes. The cat's whiskers fall naturally, in the same way that our hair falls out, but after falling a new one is born again. It is something completely normal, so if we see that our friend has dropped one we should not worry.
Of course, it is convenient do not cut them, since although it would not bleed as it does not have any nerves along the hair, it will become clumsy since it will have more difficulty perceiving things up close.
Each part of the cat's body has its use and its function. As his caretakers, we must accept him as he is, with his whiskers included.