Learn To Speak Cat
Cat lovers have worshipped cats for thousands of years. It is no wonder why, cats are simply intriguing creatures. Not only are cats interesting because of their behavior but they are interesting in the way they are made. Cat whiskers, lesser known as tactile hairs or vibrissae are as interesting as a cat itself. The top and bottom rows of cats’ whiskers move separately, aiding the cat to detect wind which helps them find out where a scent is coming from. Whiskers are also part of a system that allows cats to detect atmospheric weather changes that mean a storm or even an earthquake is headed its way.
Cat’s whiskers work like antennae; they help your kitty feel what she cannot see. Cats do have superior night vision over humans, but their vision at night is not as good as we all think. What truly is the case is that their whiskers help to guide them in the dark.
A cats balance is significantly affected by their whiskers. The whiskers are also utilized as sensors for prey.
A cat’s hair is obviously not as thick as their whiskers. Like the nails of a cat, they also fall out and grow back.
Aren’t cat whiskers fascinating? Well there is more. They can communicate with their whiskers.
Cat whisker movement interpretations:
1. Lowered Whiskers- Your cat is bored or unhappy, she may even feel sick. If your kitty seems to always have drooping whiskers try chaning cat toys to spice things up.
2. Twitching Whiskers- Kitty is checking out her surroundings for food or another animal.
3. When your cat spreads their whiskers apart they are content and happy. The farther they spread them the more content your kitty is.
4. When your cat holds its whiskers back close to his face, they are not happy or feeling aggressive. If you have a cat that is feisty and aggressive constantly, you may need to play with them more. A wand teaser cat toy may help her get her frustrations out, at a safe distance from you.
5. Bunched Whiskers Flattened Toward The Face- Kitty is shy or frightened of something.
So the next time kitty is telling you she is a little bored or needs some more excitement, save on gas and check out pet supplies online. You can really stock up online because you can find stores that offer free shipping and you do not have to pay for gas! Buying also makes it easier to compare prices from one store to another. Make sure when comparing prices that you know whether or not you are paying for shipping. One big tip to remember is to always check for coupons for the store you are purchasing from. It is easy to do just type the store name and coupons into any search engine.