Do cat whiskers fall out?

Antigone · 02-02-2013, 06:56 AM

These past few days I have noticed some whiskers on the carpet and table (about 4-5 in total over the course of the week). There are no changes in behaviour, litter box etc.
I was a bit worried. Does this happen naturally?
I just got off the phone with my vet who told me it's nothing to worry about, but I' ve still made an appointment for Tuesday just to be on the safe side.

Marcia · 02-02-2013, 07:10 AM

Yep they do! I find them frequently with 5 indoor cats. Vet is right, nothing to worry about, I really don't think a vet visit is necessary, but if it makes you feel better, go.

MowMow · 02-02-2013, 07:27 AM

No worries, they shed just like hair. I find them around as well. I'm a bit of a weirdo and drop them in an old pill bottle and keep them. Not sure why.....

Marcia · 02-02-2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MowMow

No worries, they shed just like hair. I find them around as well. I'm a bit of a weirdo and drop them in an old pill bottle and keep them. Not sure why.....

HA! That's funny! I considered doing the same thing, but didn't want my husband and friends thinking I was a crazier cat lady than I am! I was saving the toenails that they chewed off and spit out for awhile, though. Yep, crazy, I know (I've since dumped them).

Antigone · 02-02-2013, 08:44 AM

Phew!! Thanks Marcia and MowMow

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Originally Posted by Marcia

I was saving the toenails that they chewed off and spit out for awhile, though. Yep, crazy, I know (I've since dumped them).

I didn't know that either.This explains some pieces of nails I found on the floor!!!

MowMow · 02-02-2013, 11:18 AM

Yes, MowMow chews his nails as well. I always figured it was a preemptive strike so I wouldn't trip them every other week. Book doesn't bother, he just lets me do the work for him.

Yuki'sMum · 02-02-2013, 11:21 AM

Lmao I save whiskers too in a secret box so my bf doesn't think I'm nuts! My daughter said she does the same. Lol I find the nail sheaths everywhere too especially around the scratching post. It's cool how their nails grow and stay sharp like that

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MowMow · 02-02-2013, 11:26 AM

....*TRIM them every week. I don't trip the cats...

Blakeney Green · 02-02-2013, 11:55 AM

Yep, perfectly normal. Whiskers fall out naturally just like human hair does.

02-02-2013, 06:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Antigone Jr. Cat Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Greece Posts: 54	Do cat whiskers fall out? These past few days I have noticed some whiskers on the carpet and table (about 4-5 in total over the course of the week). There are no changes in behaviour, litter box etc. I was a bit worried. Does this happen naturally? I just got off the phone with my vet who told me it's nothing to worry about, but I' ve still made an appointment for Tuesday just to be on the safe side.

02-02-2013, 07:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Marcia Cat Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,911	Yep they do! I find them frequently with 5 indoor cats. Vet is right, nothing to worry about, I really don't think a vet visit is necessary, but if it makes you feel better, go. __________________ Cat owners' prayer: "Lord help me be the person my cat thinks I am"

02-02-2013, 07:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
MowMow Premier Cat Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 7,124	No worries, they shed just like hair. I find them around as well. I'm a bit of a weirdo and drop them in an old pill bottle and keep them. Not sure why..... __________________ CF Sig by KrisMowBook, on Flickr

02-02-2013, 11:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
MowMow Premier Cat Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 7,124	Yes, MowMow chews his nails as well. I always figured it was a preemptive strike so I wouldn't trip them every other week. Book doesn't bother, he just lets me do the work for him. __________________ CF Sig by KrisMowBook, on Flickr

02-02-2013, 11:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Yuki'sMum Cat Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver area, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 252	Do cat whiskers fall out? Lmao I save whiskers too in a secret box so my bf doesn't think I'm nuts! My daughter said she does the same. Lol I find the nail sheaths everywhere too especially around the scratching post. It's cool how their nails grow and stay sharp like that Sent from Petguide.com Free App

02-02-2013, 11:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
MowMow Premier Cat Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 7,124	....*TRIM them every week. I don't trip the cats... __________________ CF Sig by KrisMowBook, on Flickr

02-02-2013, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Blakeney Green Senior Cat Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 790	Yep, perfectly normal. Whiskers fall out naturally just like human hair does. __________________ The Boys: Maisie (eight years old, adopted 2007) and Zephyr (six years old, adopted 2006)

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