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One of the most important rules to remember about your cat's whiskers is that they are crucial to her sensory abilities and should never be cut off or pulled out of her. To pull out a cat's whiskers would be hurting her on the most sensitive part of her body – just imagine someone punching you hard in the nose and you'll realise how much it would hurt your kitty. It would also be dangerous to a human, as no cat would let someone do this without defending herself. Cutting off a cat's whiskers is paramount to taking away their independence; not only will they not be able to sense in the dark but they will not be able to sense predators and will become scared of leaving the house.
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