{"id":691,"date":"2019-05-15T16:55:01","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T22:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/?p=691"},"modified":"2025-01-07T09:34:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T16:34:38","slug":"whisker-fatigue-in-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/whisker-fatigue-in-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Whisker Fatigue in Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whisker Fatigue is a term you may not have heard of. Whisker fatigue is actually a condition among cats that can cause significant stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Incredible Whisker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard to imagine a cat<\/a> without a set of luxurious, adorable whiskers. The primary function of whiskers is to serve as touch receptors that tell a cat a great deal about the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whiskers transmit information about a cat\u2019s environment via tiny sensory organs known as proprioceptors. These organs are located at the base of each whisker. They help cats navigate their environment in the dark, hunt for prey and determine whether or not they can fit into a tight space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Whisker Fatigue?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whiskers, much like any other sensory organ, can suffer from overstimulation under the right circumstances. Whisker fatigue doesn\u2019t exactly mean the whiskers are tired. Rather, they become stressed from overuse. The most common cause is deep food bowls and water dishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Whisker Fatigue include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n