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A cat's whiskers are deeply embedded and connected to sensory structures that detect very small movements and changes around them.
They can provide information while a cat navigates tight spaces, approaches objects, or moves in low-light environments. Whiskers around other parts of the face and front legs can contribute additional sensory information.
Because they're specialized sensory hairs, repeatedly cutting a cat's whiskers removes an important source of environmental feedback until they regrow.
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