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Post by ZandraJoi on May 9, 2020 9:05:18 GMT -5
www.petplace.com/article/dogs/pet-health/structure-and-function-of-the-whiskers-in-dogs Excerpt: What Are the Functions of the Whiskers in Dogs? Whiskers serve as delicate sense organs of touch and are believed to be as sensitive as our fingertips. They are sensitive to vibrations in air currents. As the air moves, the whiskers vibrate, and dogs use messages in these vibrations to sense the presence, size and shape of nearby objects. Whiskers help protect the eyes. Any touch to the whiskers causes the eyelids to blink.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Oct 10, 2020 8:30:04 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2020/10/10/whiskers.aspx"Why You Should Never Trim Your Dog's or Cat's Whiskers" Story at-a-glance Unlike human facial hair, the whiskers sprouting from your dog’s or cat’s face serve a very important function and should never be trimmed or cut Dog and cat whiskers, aka vibrissae, are sensory organs that transmit important information to your pet’s brain; whisker trims are the equivalent of temporary amputations Cats may experience bowl or dish aversion from food or water bowls that are too small or deep, causing the whiskers to rub against the sides of the bowl during eating or drinking
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Post by Bob on Dec 1, 2021 19:00:23 GMT -5
Yeah, that’d be crazy to trim their whiskers. They use them for balance, etc. It’s not a mustache dumbass!
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