Whiskers in cats are also called "vibrissa". For any cat, even apartment, the presence of a healthy and strong mustache is very important. However, often modern pet pets suffer from such problems as loss and breakage of vibrations. What to do about it?
The kitten has a broken mustache: why does this happen and how can it be helped?
One of the main reasons why a cat has a broken mustache is associated with its nutrition. The pet should consume a certain amount of a correct and balanced food containing vitamins and trace elements. The lack of minerals and vitamins can lead to the fact that the kitten has a short, broken, or completely absent mustache. Tiny kittens should be fed using natural food. And in general, the choice of food for a pet should be taken seriously and responsibly.
The reason why the kitten is broken mustache, there are features of the development of the animal. In cats, as in humans, there is a notion of transitional age. At this time, the baby's teeth fall out, the wool comes up. Whiskers also drop out . If the problem is in the physiological characteristics of the growing up of the pet, one can help his body to quickly recover with calcium, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins. However, do not choose the drugs and dosage yourself, otherwise you can hurt the cat even more. A qualified consultation on this issue can only be given by a veterinarian.
Sometimes the vibrissae break off due to some fungal infection, in which case it is necessary to consult a doctor.
It happens that the whiskers are damaged during the game with other pets or children. It is necessary to monitor the behavior of the child and not allow him to mock the animal.
With the help of vibrating cats better orientate themselves in space, move in the dark. Therefore, you need to do everything to make the kitten recover.