Whiskers

If you live with a dog, you’ve probably noticed your dog’s whiskers—stiff, coarse hairs that stick out from the fur around the nose and eyebrows. You may particularly notice them when your dog is expressing emotion or communicating a desire to you (like begging for that last bite of food on your plate). So, why do dogs have whiskers? They are part of an important sensory system that helps dogs navigate their environment.

Of all the enchanting features of felines, few are as fascinating as their impressive whiskers. 6 cat whiskers facts.

Of all the enchanting features of felines, few are as fascinating as their impressive whiskers. 6 cat whiskers facts.

Dogs have whiskers for sensory perception and conveying emotions. These special whiskers are called vibrissae or “feelers."

Cat whiskers are pretty darn versatile, probably far more versatile then you’d think! Unlike the ‘whiskers’ we find on our human compatriots that are mostly used for looks, the whiskers on our feline friends have a multitude of uses! They are used for navigation, feeling, emotions and much, much more! So let’s take a look at 10 interesting cat whisker facts to get you up to speed on all the wonderful things your cat whiskers do for your feline friend! #catfacts #whiskers #cats

Do you have a kitty whose whiskers seem exceptionally long? Find out the answer here why some cats have such long whiskers!

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