Vibrissae are important for a cat. These hairs are one of the pet's sense organs.
Without whiskers, the animal will not be able to navigate normally in space and determine the quality of the food offered to it.
Vibrissae can indirectly help the owner of the furry creature.
The fact is that by the location of these whiskers on a cat’s face, a person can easily “read” the mood and condition of his meowing four-legged friend.
How a Happy Cat's Whiskers Are Positioned
The best position of the whiskers is "neutral".
This means that the antennae are not extended forward, not retracted, and not spread out.
The hairs should be relaxed and not hanging down.
If all these conditions are met, then this indicates the pet's calmness. The pet feels comfortable, is not afraid of anything, is not under stress and trusts the owner.
In this case, we can say that your four-legged friend is happy with life.
Decoding other positions of the mustache
If the whiskers are hanging down, then for some reason the cat is sad or tired.
Spread whiskers are an indicator that the pet is experiencing strong and negative emotions. For example, anger.
Vibrissae that are pushed forward indicate that the animal is expecting something pleasant. It is possible that the fluffy one is counting on being fed something tasty soon.
Whiskers pulled back are a sign that the pet is preparing for some dangerous situation.
