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Often the cats is grooming his mustache, and always thinks it is toilet and vanity, but in reality is not just for that. The whiskers in cats function as sensors, radar, are essential for movement, both at home as they leave it to their villages.

The cat not only has a mustache, but has other hairs, actually all your hairs are sensors, ie help them to see. When they leave at night or in the narrow and dangerous places are the whiskers that help them navigate successfully. Also when cats do not look good, deal with sensors or with their whiskers.

Typically, the cat’s whiskers are 12 on each side, and are entitled to when they fall they grow back. What you should never do is cut or rip the whiskers of a cat, it may be at risk of life. Cats, are disoriented when they have no whiskers in perfect condition.

If an accident or other reason, the cat loses its whiskers, it is best to take them into the house without letting it go until they grow back, avoiding any accidents.

But the cat’s whiskers are not only sensors, but can keep the balance of the cat, if one side loses, they have difficulty walking and jumping. They are also useful when you eat or drink, they will indicate how far they can head down without getting dirty and without getting wet.