{"id":4621,"date":"2022-09-02T03:15:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T03:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/"},"modified":"2022-09-03T09:53:51","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T09:53:51","slug":"frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent question: How do you cut a dog\u2019s whiskers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Frequent_question_How_do_you_cut_a_dogs_whiskers\" title=\"Frequent question: How do you cut a dog\u2019s whiskers?\">Frequent question: How do you cut a dog\u2019s whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Can_you_cut_a_dogs_whiskers_off\" title=\"Can you cut a dogs whiskers off?\">Can you cut a dogs whiskers off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Can_dogs_feel_when_you_cut_their_whiskers\" title=\"Can dogs feel when you cut their whiskers?\">Can dogs feel when you cut their whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Can_you_pluck_a_dogs_whiskers\" title=\"Can you pluck a dog\u2019s whiskers?\">Can you pluck a dog\u2019s whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Do_dog_whiskers_grow_back_if_plucked\" title=\"Do dog whiskers grow back if plucked?\">Do dog whiskers grow back if plucked?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_you\" title=\"Why do dogs lick you?\">Why do dogs lick you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Why_do_groomers_cut_dogs_whiskers\" title=\"Why do groomers cut dog\u2019s whiskers?\">Why do groomers cut dog\u2019s whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Do_dogs_have_belly_buttons\" title=\"Do dogs have belly buttons?\">Do dogs have belly buttons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Can_dogs_feel_their_tail\" title=\"Can dogs feel their tail?\">Can dogs feel their tail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Do_you_cut_dogs_eyelashes\" title=\"Do you cut dogs eyelashes?\">Do you cut dogs eyelashes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#What_does_an_ingrown_hair_on_a_dog_look_like\" title=\"What does an ingrown hair on a dog look like?\">What does an ingrown hair on a dog look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Can_I_trim_my_dogs_eyebrow_whiskers\" title=\"Can I trim my dog\u2019s eyebrow whiskers?\">Can I trim my dog\u2019s eyebrow whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#What_happens_if_I_pull_my_dogs_whiskers\" title=\"What happens if I pull my dog\u2019s whiskers?\">What happens if I pull my dog\u2019s whiskers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Can_dogs_be_in_love_with_their_owners\" title=\"Can dogs be in love with their owners?\">Can dogs be in love with their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#Can_dogs_hear_WIFI\" title=\"Can dogs hear WIFI?\">Can dogs hear WIFI?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-how-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers\/#What_are_dogs_whiskers_for\" title=\"What are dog\u2019s whiskers for?\">What are dog\u2019s whiskers for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_question_How_do_you_cut_a_dogs_whiskers\"><\/span>Frequent question: How do you cut a dog\u2019s whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Technically, you can cut a dog\u2019s whiskers because scissors can slice through them but you SHOULD NOT cut your dog\u2019s whiskers off. Some groomers and pet owners are unaware of the importance whiskers have and end up cutting a dog\u2019s whiskers off for aesthetic reasons, but it\u2019s important that you do not do this.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-breed-of-dog-has-whiskers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What breed of dog has whiskers?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers-off\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_cut_a_dogs_whiskers_off\"><\/span>Can you cut a dogs whiskers off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We would never advise a dog owner to cut off their pet\u2019s whiskers, unless advised by a vet. Some dog groomers snip off vibrissae for aesthetic purposes, but this is not a good idea. You should also never pluck a dog\u2019s whiskers as they have a lot of nerve endings at the base, which will make it painful.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nrAP692kXzo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-feel-when-you-cut-their-whiskers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_feel_when_you_cut_their_whiskers\"><\/span>Can dogs feel when you cut their whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While whiskers can be cut and trimmed without causing any pain for your pooch, pulling, twisting or plucking them will definitely cause your dog grief. Some dogs will yelp, growl, or whine, and all will try to pull away as quickly as possible. Others may paw at their face to let you know that all is not right.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-pluck-a-dog-s-whiskers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_pluck_a_dogs_whiskers\"><\/span>Can you pluck a dog\u2019s whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, some people trim or pluck their dog\u2019s whiskers. There are no pain receptors in the whiskers so it doesn\u2019t hurt your dog to cut them, but it isn\u2019t a good idea. Your dog gets a good deal of information from his whiskers: cutting them can confuse him and impact his spatial awareness.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1utXvFaRVd0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dog-whiskers-grow-back-if-plucked\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_whiskers_grow_back_if_plucked\"><\/span>Do dog whiskers grow back if plucked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do dogs\u2019 whiskers grow back if cut? A dog\u2019s whiskers will grow back if cut, burned, singed, broken, pulled out or plucked unless the root is damaged. How long the whiskers will take to grow back will depend on the breed, health status and age of the dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-lick-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_you\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Affection: There\u2019s a pretty good chance that your dog is licking you because it loves you! It\u2019s why many people call them \u201ckisses.\u201d Dogs show affection by licking people and sometimes even other dogs. Licking is a natural action for dogs. They learned it from the grooming and affection given to them as.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-groomers-cut-dog-s-whiskers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_groomers_cut_dogs_whiskers\"><\/span>Why do groomers cut dog\u2019s whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Groomers often clip the hair on the muzzles of longhaired dogs, removing the possibility of food trapping and smelling. \u2026 You can use hair clippers or scissors to remove whiskers, but the whiskers should never be plucked, as that process can be very painful.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-have-belly-buttons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_belly_buttons\"><\/span>Do dogs have belly buttons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have belly buttons because they\u2019re placental mammals.\u00a0 The belly button on a dog is the location where the umbilical cord was cut after birth. Belly buttons are found on all mammals (except marsupials), and they\u2019re essentially just a scar in the location where the umbilical cord was cut.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4264\/9325\/articles\/Untitled-design-37-2-e1635510211914.jpg?v=1648069293\" alt=\"Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons?\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YaBIQSb2GVc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-feel-their-tail\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_feel_their_tail\"><\/span>Can dogs feel their tail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tail is also filled with nerves and tendons that allow your dog to feel their tail. If you have ever accidentally stepped on your dog\u2019s tail, they will cry out and wince in pain because their tails have nerves and this will give them the sensation of pain if it is hurt of injured.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-you-cut-dogs-eyelashes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_cut_dogs_eyelashes\"><\/span>Do you cut dogs eyelashes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eyelashes help to protect your dog\u2019s eyes from dirt and debris. Do not trim them unless it is absolutely necessary for the dog to see better or to show the dog. You can purchase eyebrow combs, trimming scissors and other grooming supplies at most pet stores.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-an-ingrown-hair-on-a-dog-look-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_an_ingrown_hair_on_a_dog_look_like\"><\/span>What does an ingrown hair on a dog look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does My Dog Have Ingrown Hairs? The signs to look for are: Small, angry looking red lumps on the skin. Most commonly on the paws, between the toes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-trim-my-dog-s-eyebrow-whiskers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_trim_my_dogs_eyebrow_whiskers\"><\/span>Can I trim my dog\u2019s eyebrow whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whiskers also help protect dogs\u2019 eyes like human eyelashes. If the whiskers are touched, they blink. So you can safely trim your dogs whiskers (and they\u2019ll grow back) but it might be like putting ear plugs in their ears or blinders on their eyes!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wI9xARUzo1E\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-i-pull-my-dog-s-whiskers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_pull_my_dogs_whiskers\"><\/span>What happens if I pull my dog\u2019s whiskers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a whisker is pulled from its surrounding tissue, the action will result in pain and bleeding. The structure of the vibrissae causes them to be sensitive sensory structures. Dogs apparently analyze their surroundings by using their vibrissae. These whiskers are sensitive to air currents, which cause them to vibrate.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-be-in-love-with-their-owners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_be_in_love_with_their_owners\"><\/span>Can dogs be in love with their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes! Dogs really do love humans and science has proven it (because even STEM has a cuddly side, apparently). The study further found that the scent of their owners excited the dogs more than any other stimulus.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-hear-wifi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_hear_WIFI\"><\/span>Can dogs hear WIFI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can hear super high frequencies, much higher than humans. According to vetstreet.com, humans can only hear between 20\u201325,000Hz. Dogs, on the other hand, can hear between 67\u201345,000Hz!\u00a0 According to IFLScience, there is a man who claims he can hear Wi-Fi through his hearing aid and a special software.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kBGePF27TsU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-dog-s-whiskers-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_dogs_whiskers_for\"><\/span>What are dog\u2019s whiskers for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whiskers are specifically tuned sensory equipment that guide a dog through daily activities. These specialized hairs aid vision and help a dog navigate his environment by providing additional sensory input much like antennae on insects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Frequent question: How do you cut a dog\u2019s whiskers?Can you cut a dogs whiskers off?Can dogs feel when you cut their whiskers?Can you pluck a dog\u2019s whiskers?Do dog whiskers grow back if plucked?Why do dogs lick you?Why do groomers cut dog\u2019s whiskers?Do dogs have belly buttons?Can dogs feel their tail?Do you cut&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194120,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-cut-a-dogs-whiskers.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4621"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4621"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4621\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194121,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4621\/revisions\/194121"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194120"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4621"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4621"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4621"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}