So I have a big healthy 2 year old male cat, but just recently when I clean my apartment I keep finding whiskers on the floor. They don't look like they've been cut off (I'm pretty sure my roommate wouldn't do that) because the "root" (I'm just guessing) is dark, like it was plucked out or something. I know that it is winter and that shedding of the coat is normal, but do cats shed their whiskers too? Should I be concerned?
2007-02-10 05:57:41 · 12 answers · asked by jelousyorange 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
strange and certainly something i've never witnessed with my cats
2007-02-10 06:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by smiles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 5 year old female cat is doing this too, I think it is because of winter and shedding. Hopefully!
I found this link and at the bottom of the article it says that it's normal.
http://www.catsplay.com/thedailycat/2002-11-11/mind_communication/whiskers/whiskers.html
2007-02-10 06:00:51 · answer #2 · answered by Sexy_Bunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be concerned it is perfectly normal for Cats to loose whiskers. Have a good day>
2007-02-10 06:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by tpbthigb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 cats and yes I have found an occasional whisker also
2007-02-10 06:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by I love winter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had my cat 'Buddy' for almost 15 years, and I am always finding whiskers. Don't worry it's natural for them to have their whiskers fall out.
2007-02-10 06:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by pawt72 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cats dont shed in the winter,only summer. maybe he is supposed to loose his whiskers.maybe you found some kind of material like fish wire or something that feels like whiskers
2007-02-10 06:05:50 · answer #6 · answered by Studd69 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really don't think it's anything to worry about. I find my cat's whiskers sometimes, too.
2007-02-10 08:34:44 · answer #7 · answered by November 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, cats do shed their whiskers.
2007-02-10 06:00:47 · answer #8 · answered by amazin'g 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. U should be conserned. My cat is four and has only lost 1 whisker cuz my brother pulled it out. Take it to a vet.
2007-02-10 06:00:36 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel of the Cats 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
well........nope you know we loose hair and eye lashes well thats what they are doing ....i find loads on the floor and have blambed the kids for cutting them off.....but nope they just fall out....they can only grow so long...
hope that helps.....
2007-02-10 06:05:55 · answer #10 · answered by superloopy70 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋