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Do cat whiskers grow back?

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Answer #1

yes, within a few weeks, however you should NEVER cut them off on purpose. cats use there whickers to navigate around. you should keep your cat inside untill its whiskers grow back because he/she will be at a serious disadvantage wihtout them

Answer #2

yes…but i guess it will take awhile.

Answer #3

Yes, my dog has whiskers. I cut them because they were ticklish but when I cut them and he rubbed against my leg it hurt and was really scratchy.

So I let them grow back naturally. So if it works with dogs it should work for cats.

Answer #4

Ohyourgawds, I work in a grooming salon, I have ever since I could remember because my mother has been a dog and cat stylist since she was 14, shes now 43. You can cut dogs whiskers without them noticing because they don’t feel it, but a cat on the other hand not only do they need them to navigate around, but there are nerves and such in their whiskers that make the whiskers navigate them. In other words, don’t cut your cats whiskers, it hurts them.

Answer #5

Cats use there whiskers to no if they can fit through things if a cat doesnt have whiskers it could get stuck in things. it takes about 2 months for the whole whisker to grow back

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