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Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?

A cat's whiskers are their world. Learn all about why a cat has whiskers, what they use them for, and what happens when they ...
Whiskers are one of the most distinguishable features about a cat. Although whiskers are typically seen as an adorable attribute, they have multiple purposes to help cats navigate their way through ...
A cat called Mr. Odell has melted hearts all over the internet after his owners shared a video of his whiskers' transformation on social media. The viral clip, shared on TikTok on Sunday by Rosaremma, ...
DEAR PET TALK: I am an artist and do a lot of paintings of pets, including cats. I work from photographs and try to be accurate on every detail, including fur patterns, body proportions, shapes of ...
If you’re a cat owner, you’ve probably found yourself stroking kitty one second, and shrieking in pain the next, probably ...
When it comes to cats, those meows mean ... well, a lot of things. With each purr, yowl or even blink, felines are saying, "Hello," "Let's snuggle" or "Beat it, Mom." For the increasing number of pet ...
Of all the enchanting features of felines, few are as fascinating as the sensory hairs known as whiskers. Whether cats are cute because of their whiskers or whiskers are cute because they come on cats ...
Last week, I told you about a friend of mine who just adopted a kitten that she named Hello. I’m happy to report that it’s been another week, and my friend has managed to keep Hello alive and well ...
Cat whiskers are vital sensory tools, not mere fur, enabling navigation, spatial judgment, and emotional expression. Trimming ...
Q. My cat’s whiskers are very long and I was thinking of trimming them, but my friend said I shouldn’t do it. Why not? — N.J., Alamo A. You should never trim, curl, dye or otherwise touch a cat’s ...