My kittens play fight. Should I worry about their broken whiskers?

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I have two kitten boys. They are very close (had to be adopted together) and often cuddle and play fight. I noticed one of them has had most of his whiskers broken off and I was just wondering if I should worry or stop them from play fighting so much. Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 months and 9 days old | 8 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

As long as they aren't causing serious wounds to each other, it's fine for them to play fight. If they are biting each other hard enough to draw blood, or scratching to the point where they bleed, then yes I would stop them from play flighting by distracting them with a toy or treat. The kitten whose whiskers are broken off will grow back over time, cats will shed them on their own as well. I hope this helps!

My kittens play fight. Should I worry about their broken whiskers?

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