Cat lovers go gaga over a nice set of long cat whiskers. And some cats sure have them. Whiskers are an interesting part of the cat, but did you know that they’re also important? Some call whiskers kitty-radar.
Here are some interesting facts about those whiskers. They’re made of keratin, the same substance in hooves, nails, calluses, claws and even hair, but they’re embedded three times deeper into the cat’s body. And they’re connected to muscles and nerves. Yes, they are sensitive because they’re designed for the cat to sense his environment, keep them out of tight places, help them navigate in the dark, even give them clues as to what’s happening in their environment. You may have 
noticed that whiskers can also depict a cat’s mood.
Never ever cut a cat’s whiskers or pluck them or straighten them. Cats need those whiskers just the way they grow on that particular cat’s face—long, short, curly or whatever. A cat may shed their whiskers 
naturally, but they will grow back. Some say that if you find a cat’s whisker you should save it for good luck. That’s up to you. I have one of Lily’s whiskers that I found after she died—that one I did save.
Why does Olivia have long whiskers and Sophie’s are little short things? Experts say it is because of the cat’s size. The larger cats—with thick bodies generally have longer whiskers than a short-haired, narrow-framed cat. The length of the fur seems to make a difference too, as maybe you can see from these photographs. Here’s an article you might enjoy on whiskers.
https://www.spacecatacademy.com/articles/2020/6/16/just-a-whiskers-length-away
