You are here:

Cats/my cat is losing her whiskers

Advertisement

Expert: Pati - 11/18/2007


Question
I have been noticing as of late that my older cat[I have two] has been breaking her whiskers. Is this natural in cats?

Answer
Hi Joyce,

Some times this happens when a cat is ill or malnourished.   Is you cat elderly?  Has she been looking okay and eating okay lately?  You might want to check her diet, make sure she's eating and if you see any signs of illness you could run her into the vet for a check-up.  The whiskers grow back once the problem is fixed.

Cats

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Pati

Expertise

I am not a vet and therefore cannot answer specific medical questions but I do have a background in medicine and cat rescue/rehabilitation. I would like to help others in rescue by sharing my knowledge and what has worked for me. I can offer many tips and suggestions on rehabilitating cats and new born kittens, much of which have been passed on to me by veterinarians. I can also help with the day-to-day running of a rescue.

Experience

I have been rescuing kittens most of my adult life and have been part of a cat rescue for the last 6 years. I'm known for taking cats/kittens that no one thought would survive and giving them one-on-one attention until they are rehabilitated. "That cat lived?!?" is a question I often hear.

Organizations
I am currently vice-president of "Tigerlily Cat Rescue" and operator of "Precious Artifact's Black Cat Sanctuary." .

Education/Credentials
I am a licensed, registered x-ray tech with 27 years of experience in medical and surgical situations.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.