cat whiskers?

Question

is it true that if you cut some of them off that the cat will lose its balance and it would probably get stuck in tight places more often??

Answer 1

i thought its tail kept its balance. not whiskers...

Answer 2

I've never been stupid enough to cut my cat's whiskers off.

Answer 3

My new kitty had it's whiskers cut off before I adopted her and her balance is just awful. I have to keep a close eye on her when jumps because most times she misses and falls pretty to the fall.

Answer 4

I know they use them to determine if they can fit into a tight space

Answer 5

they loose their sense of hunting.

Answer 6

It's like cutting off your fingers.
You wouldn't like that would you?

Whiskers are extremely sensitive as they are closely connected to the nervous system. Any damage to his whiskers will cause your cat discomfort, and he may become confused or disoriented. DON'T ever trim his whiskers, and DON'T ever wash them, he will keep them clean himself.

Answer 7

Cat whiskers are fascinating sensors, carrying information to the nerve endings in a feline's cheeks, eyebrows and under their chin. Cats depend upon their whiskers to sense danger and react accordingly. If your cat has suffered whisker damage at the hands of a helpful child, or singed his whiskers, take some steps to protect him while they grow back.

Answer 8

I have heard that mother cats will sometimes chew off the whiskers of their kittens, but I doubt this would affect their balance!

Answer 9

thats what i heard...