What will happen if a cat’s whiskers are cut off?

Cat’s whiskers are thicker and deeper than other coats, and there are many blood vessels and nerve endings at the roots. When the whiskers touch external objects or external objects (wind, water droplets, etc.) touch the cat’s whiskers, the hair behind the cat’s whiskers will The nerves can sense it and then transmit it to the brain through the nerves. After being processed by the brain, corresponding judgments and reactions are made.
Although the cat’s whiskers are connected to the cat’s muscles and nervous system, the cat will not feel pain when you cut the whiskers (no damage to the skin or hair follicles).
Although the cat’s whiskers can grow back slowly after being cut, cutting the whiskers will make the cat restless and anxious, because the whiskers play a role in the cat’s life, such as sensing changes in the outside world and detecting objects, which makes the cat feel uneasy and anxious. Better grasp the sense of space and direction.

Cat whiskers can sense changes in the outside world

(1) Perceive changes in air flow. There are many nerves at the roots of the cat’s whiskers that are very sensitive. The flow of air in the environment, and gently brushing the cat’s whiskers, will also allow the cat to sense and judge whether there is any abnormality in the flowing air. There is danger coming.
(2) Sense changes in environmental humidity. There is often a saying that “as soon as the cat washes his face, it will rain.” The reason for this is that cat whiskers are very sensitive to the humidity in the air and can detect changes in moisture in the air.
The humidity in the air increases, and the humid air will cause the cat’s whiskers to lack tension. In order to prevent moisture from affecting the sensitivity of the whiskers, the cat will wash its face at this time.

Cat whiskers can detect objects

(1) When chasing prey, detect prey information. When a cat is chasing prey quickly, its whiskers tend to move closer to the middle to sense and detect prey information.
(2) Measure the width of the space. The width of the whiskers on the cat’s mouth is almost the same as its own width. When the cat shuttles in a narrow space, the whiskers can help the cat judge whether it can pass through the narrow space in front of it.
In daily life, we often see that when a cat digs into a small box toy, it first sticks its head in, and then looks left and right, front and back before drilling. This behavior is to use its whiskers to detect whether it is in the box or not. Can get through.
A cat’s whiskers not only grow near the mouth, but also have some short whiskers near the cheeks and eyes. A cat’s whiskers play a big role in its life and are also very important to cats. Do not deliberately cut a cat’s whiskers. .

Can cat whiskers still grow back?

A cat’s whiskers will fall out approximately every two to three months. Because whiskers play such an important role, the cat’s body automatically renews and maintains them, and each whisker takes longer to grow than other hairs. Whiskers play an important role in cats’ lives. They can help cats control their body balance, sense the surrounding environment, and determine the type and speed of prey. If a cat’s whiskers fall too much, it will affect its quality of life and behavior, so owners need to pay attention to the maintenance and trimming of their cats’ whiskers.
If a cat’s whiskers are broken, they can usually grow back, which takes two to three months. But if the hair follicles in a cat’s beard are damaged, the beard will no longer grow.
A cat’s beard has been there since childhood and plays many roles in the cat’s life, such as sensing distance, catching prey, expressing emotions, etc. Therefore, you cannot cut or pull the cat’s beard, as it will make the cat uncomfortable or damage it, which will have a negative impact on the cat’s life. Have serious impact.