My cat is losing whiskers. Is this normal, or should I be worried?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | 3 years and 10 months old | 14.6 lbs
My cat has lost 4 whiskers over the past 2 weeks. Should I be concerned?
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Published on March 12th, 2019
If everything else looks normal in the area, its probably fine to monitor. Sometimes the hair cycle can sync up. As long as the whiskers are regrowing, this is normal. If you see lesions on the skin, this could indicate pathology and DMX should see his veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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Published on October 2nd, 2017
Hello and thank you for using Pet Coach to address your concern. I would not be alarmed by this as whiskers will fall out and new whiskers will replace them. Unless all of the whiskers fall out and there is hair loss or raised bumps around the area, I would just monitor for now, especially if all else is normal with Ivanhoe. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation if needed.
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Published on December 28th, 2016
It sounds like he should be examined by a vet to determine the cause. Your vet can run labwork, if needed, to help diagnose and then determine the best way to treat. He could have an infection, parasite, metabolic/endocrine disease, etc.
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Published on December 16th, 2017
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Nikki! She is super cute. Her whisker loss isn’t very noticeable to me, but you see her everyday. Whiskers are specialized hairs and do have a normal shedding cycle. If she is losing them rapidly and abnormally it can be a sign of an underlying health condition. Things like: bacterial or fungal skin infection (ringworm), trauma and breaking of the whiskers from fighting or rubbing, feline acne, mites, immune conditions and metabolic conditions. I recommend an good exam by your Vet and full senior bloodwork. I hope this helps and I wish Nikki the best!
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