If you cut a dogs whiskers does it grow back and what will happen to the dog?

Question

my dogs whiskers were cut accidentally and i want to know what are the negative effects it will have on the dog.

Answer 1

Vibrissae (whiskers) do serve as a sensory in animals. Cutting them off is not really going to cause any harm to your dog and they will grow back.

There are some breeds where the grooming standard calls for a clean shaven face (Poodles for i.e) Whiskers are shaved off and there are no negative side effects how the dog reacts.

If your dog is blind, whiskers will help your dog feel around a little better. But, your average everyday dog really does not need it's whiskers.

Answer 2

Do Dog Whiskers Grow Back

Answer 3

Dogs' whiskers are a sensory device -- like cats (but to a lesser extent), they use them to help judge spatial relationships (i.e. the width of a hole, the how close their nose is to the floor, etc.). I've noticed in the few times I've cut my dogs' whiskers that they tend to bump things with their noses more often.

If you ever watch a long-muzzled dog reaching out to sniff an object, you will notice that their whiskers bend forward slightly as they reach -- again, judging distance between nose and object.

So I believe that this advantage is taken from them when their whiskers are trimmed (which is part of the reason I don't trim my guys' whiskers). However, the whiskers will grow back, and all will return to normal.

Your dog most certainly will not DIE, and old Wesley A (the "Vet") up there must have gotten his veterinary diploma out of a cereal box.

Answer 4

In this instance, dogs are not like cats.

Cutting a dog's whiskers will have no debilitating effects on the dog and they will grow right back like any other hair.

I, personally, cut my Shih Tzu's whiskers when I groom her and they always grow back to be cut the next time!

Answer 5

Cutting a dog's whiskers off has absolutely no effect on the dog at all. In fact, for most breeds in the show ring, it's a requirement that the whiskers are clipped off (ex. Golden Retriever, spaniels, Labs, etc). They will grow back, so don't worry about it one bit!
With cats it's a different story ... cats need their whiskers to help them "see" where they're going. That can cause the cat to have serious balance issues until they grow back.

Answer 6

So now if you're ready for a real answer:

Trimming dog's whiskers has absolutely no effect on the dog's health, senses or wellbeing whatsoever.

Many show dogs have their whiskers trimmed to make their faces look "tidier". Imagine a poodle with a completely trimmed face. They have no problems without their whiskers. It's purely done for cosmetic reasons.

Answer 7

no it will not have a negative anything on the dog and yes they do grow back, I have a miniature poodle and when they get groomed their whiskers are shaved off when you have their snouts shaved, I, as a learned, can't have my dog's whiskers cut as he is legally blind in human terms and needs them, I didn't realize what would happen with his whiskers first time I had him groomed and they are growing back just fine.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Wesley said - "Cuting a dogs whiskers will make it so it can not smell ... eventually it will die.....Dog whiskers do not grow back...Been a vet since 1998"

ROFLMAO!!! Ya **GOTTA** be kidding!!! Heaven help your patients!!!

Many show dogs have their whiskers trimmed, mine included, its not a big deal.

This is not true for cats, from what I have heard.

Answer 10

Your dog is FINE. Trust me. My four month old puppy (clumsy as can be) walked by a candle and burned one side of her whiskers (did not hurt her or burn her) and it's been over a month and they have not grown back. She eats just fine, she walks just fine, she's perfectly fine. Now if cats lose their whiskers then it is aproblem, but for dogs, they'll be fine.