How Many Whiskers Does A Cat Have?

How Many Whiskers Does A Cat Have?

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How Many Whiskers Does A Cat Have?

While there can be some variation between cats, most have a total of 24 whiskers on their cheeks with 12 on each side.

Whiskers Help Cats Know Exactly Where They Can Fit

Their whiskers act as the perfect measuring tool, they  quickly line up their whiskers and immediately see if they can fit.

Whiskers Help Cats Stay Balanced

Special receptors help our cats rapidly figure out which way is down and along with several other mechanisms can help them land on their feet.

Do All Cats Have 24 Whiskers on Their Cheeks?

No actually! While most cats have 24 whiskers, this can vary by breed and sometimes the individual cat.

Cats Have Eyebrows Whiskers Too!

These whiskers fan out in a sort of arc around the top of the cat’s head and together with the whiskers on the cheek turn our cat’s heads into super sensors!