Lost whiskers

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Susannah - 19 Sep 2005 16:13 GMT

Hi

I have a 17 week old Persian and on Saturday (17/09/05) she lost all the
whiskers on one side of her cheek, is this normal or should I be worried?
she seems fine is very active and eating well.

Thank you for you help,
Susannah

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Niel Humphreys - 19 Sep 2005 16:18 GMT

> Hi
>
> I have a 17 week old Persian and on Saturday (17/09/05) she lost all the
> whiskers on one side of her cheek, is this normal or should I be worried?
> she seems fine is very active and eating well.

Have you got an open fire or similar she could have sniffed too close to?
Persians are not the brightest breed at the end of the day even when adult
let alone a kitten. :)

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Susannah - 19 Sep 2005 19:25 GMT

> Have you got an open fire or similar she could have sniffed too close to?
> Persians are not the brightest breed at the end of the day even when adult
> let alone a kitten. :)

Hi Niel H,

No we don't have an open fire, she is an indoor cat as you say persians
don't seem to be as bright as other cats!

I know cats can lose whiskers but I've just never had one lose them all at
once like she has.

Thanks for your reply,
Susannah

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Upscale - 19 Sep 2005 20:13 GMT

"Susannah" <susannah_janeuk@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message

> I know cats can lose whiskers but I've just never had one lose them all at
> once like she has.

Open electrical socket? Children with scissors? Something sharp left on the
floor? Keep an eye out over the next few weeks for them growing back. Don't
be surprised if you see her accidentally banging her head into things. Cat
use whiskers as a sensor tool.

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