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Why You Shouldn't Touch a Cat's Whiskers: Dangerous Consequences of Action
06.05.2023 20:35
A cat's whiskers have a scientific name - "vibrissae". These hairs play an important role in the life of our four-legged friends.
The fact is that the animal needs vibrissae for touch.
It is with the help of whiskers that it becomes easier for a cat to navigate in space - even in the dark.
Without hair, your pet will hardly be able to figure out whether the food you offer him is fit for consumption.
Some people often touch cats' whiskers. But you should never do that. And cutting these hairs is even more so.
Why you shouldn't touch whiskers
Nerve impulses pass through these hairs and go directly to the central organ of the animal’s nervous system.
When a person touches a cat's whiskers, the pet experiences stress.
He experiences a sensation somewhat resembling pain. A cat whose whiskers are touched may show aggression.
What happens if you cut a cat's whiskers
Do you think that removing these hairs will not have the same consequences as a regular haircut?
You are deeply mistaken! By cutting off the whiskers, you are essentially leaving the animal without a tactile "organ".
The pet will no longer be able to feel confident even during a simple walk or when eating food.
