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My cat's whiskers were cut or trimmed. What should I do if I'm worried?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old

My cat's whiskers have been cut/trimmed!! I'm really worried, what should I do?

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on October 23rd, 2017

Aw! For the first few days he may seem off balance or not want to go through doors. But he will get use to having shorter whiskers and they will grow back! If he was recently groomed and that's how they got cut, I would specify to the groomer the next time you tske him that you want to leave his whiskers. Cats get their whiskers cut all the time by groomers and people! I hope this helps!

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