My three year old cat has lost at least 5 whiskers in about a week and a half. Should I be concerned? I'm worried about him.
A cats whiskers are basically just specialized hairs, and will naturally shed. I find my cat’s whiskers on the floor all the time,… I’m sure if I looked I could find one now.
If your cat appears otherwise happy and healthy it should not be a worry. It could also be caused by stress, or a change in diet, or the home. If either of these is a possibility, everything should be alright once things settle down. The whiskers will grow back.
In more serious cases, whisker loss could be a sign of infection. Check the kitty’s ears and nose for signs of discharge, do a once-over for other areas of hair loss, or brittle hair, and watch for mood change such as listlessness and fatigue. If any of these symptoms appear, take kitty to a vet just to be sure.
It’s very likely just normal shedding though.