1. Cat whiskers are a special sensory organ of cats.
2. There are very fine nerves at the root of a cat's beard, which can be felt by gently touching an object with your hand.
3. So some people compare it to a snail's antenna, which has the effect of radar.
When the cat walks in the dark or narrow road, it will twitch its beard slightly to detect the width of the road, which is convenient for accurate and free movement.
Some people think that in the dark, the cat beard can recognize and perceive objects through slight pressure changes in the air as a supplement to the visual senses.
6. This shows that the beard is an extremely important tactile organ for cats.
7. Therefore, domestic cats should be careful not to let children deliberately cut off their beards, which will greatly affect the judgment of cats when they are free to move.
8. In addition, if it is found that the cat's beard itself is broken, it is better to pull it out to promote the growth of a new beard. The broken beard is of no use to the cat.