Why is my cat shedding whiskers? Is it normal or a health concern?

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My cat is a little over a year old. I have found 3 lost whiskers in the past 3 days. I have never seen my cat shed whiskers before. Is she OK, or is there something more I should be concerned about? She is eating/drinking/pooping normally. Thank you! Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Cats normally shed whiskers just like they shed their other fur. So, it is normal to occasionally find whiskers, but it is a little weird to find 3 whiskers in 3 days. If there are areas in her whiskers that are appearing bare or thin or any other areas of hair loss, then I would recommend having your veterinarian examine her. If everything looks fine around her whiskers, then it might just be a fluke that you have found 3 whiskers so close together and you may not see any more for a while. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my cat shedding whiskers? Is it normal or a health concern?

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