can a cat's whiskers grow back?

Question

if a cat's whiskers were cut, can they grow back?

Answer 1

If you damage the base of the whisker follicles, no. If the base of the whiskers weren't hurt, then yes.

There's no reason to cut a cat's whiskers. They need them, so leave them alone.

Answer 2

Of course they will grow back. However, cutting a cats whiskers is very upsetting to the cat. Whiskers are highly sensitive and serve a specific purpose. You should never cut a cats whiskers.

Answer 3

Yes, A cat’s whiskers will grow back but if it was cut too short it could cause some kind of nerve damage. Cats use their whiskers to sense it surroundings so there really important to them.

Answer 4

You should never touch or manipulate your cat's whiskers —- especially if in doing so the whiskers are moved in a position counter to their natural alignment, which can be uncomfortable for the cat, and sometimes downright irritating. It's also important that you never cut or trim your cat's whiskers. Regrowth of an entire set could take two or three months, and your cat would have a difficult time maneuvering around without them.

Answer 5

Cats' whiskers do grow back.

I'm sorry to admit this, but my brother and I "trimmed" the whiskers on two of our cats when we were little.

And, yes... the whiskers grew back on both cats!

Answer 6

yes they will. My little sister one time cut my cats whiskers all the way off and they grew back

Answer 7

They will come back. My cat actually sheds whiskers if that helps.

Answer 8

Of course! It's like human hair growing back.

Answer 9

yes they will grow back..did u kno that their whiskers are their "scencors" .. they tell them whether or not they can fit through a small/narrow place..thats kinda cool..huh??!! well i hope i helped.. =]

Answer 10

Yep they do. My eldest cat used to burn his off often. The cat liked candles.