-
Step 1
Ground your kitty to the house. No, he isn’t in trouble, but he may be if he ventures out and the neighbor’s dog decides to chase him. He uses his whiskers to determine if an escape route is big enough for his body. Without that defense mechanism, he is in danger.
-
Step 2
Put out the candles. The ambiance is great, but if the heat does not deter your kitty, he will suffer from singed whiskers. Consider putting him out of the room if you want to bask in the glow of candlelight.
-
Step 3
Restrict kitty from jumping on the kitchen counter if she’s singeing her whiskers on the stove. Usually a cat will pull back in time to save some of the whisker, but it can still cause sensory damage. Try putting washcloths sprayed with pet deterrent on your counter to keep your cat from exploring there.
-
Step 4
Trim his fur, if you must, but leave his whiskers alone. Some owners try to help their cat remove mats and burrs by trimming, but his whiskers are off-limits. Even if they seem unruly, leave them alone. Your cat will be safer.
-
Step 5
Save furniture rearranging until his whisker damage regrows. Remember, he uses his whiskers to navigate like a ship uses radar. Until they grow back, consider keeping his home environment as constant as possible.
