Cats can't see with their whiskers. But they do use their whiskers to expand their area of perception into places their sight can't go.
Cats can't see right under their noses, so their whiskers feel minute differences in whatever is there, and the cat gets the information.
And, to get to the science of it, cats use the same part of their brains for vision as they do for their whiskers. This is probably where the belief comes from.
The whiskers on the cat's paws work the same way; passing on vital information our cat can't see directly. But the cat will process this with visualization, and act accordingly.
Cats think with geometric precision about where stuff is and where their stuff is. One reason they are so good at it is because they have a great feedback system through several senses. Their paws are especially good at picking up tiny vibrations because of those whiskers on their feet.
The next time we can't figure out what a cat is looking at, we should remember that they can see certain things much better than we can.
So the joke is really on us.
For more about cat vision, find out What Cats See.
Do cats see with their whiskers?
The Cat Gift for People With Cats
Here's a thoughtful gift. A simple, short, guide to the most important things about cats.
If there's a problem, chances are, it's in their care.
It has action plans! What to do to stop the cat problem while you are working on fixing it.
Cat 911 isn't just a way to fix your cat problems. It's also the Cat Care Manual you should have had before the problems started.
If a friend needs help with cats who don't use the litter box, have digestive issues, or scratching everything and keep them up all night, they will love it.
Then they will love you, too.
What to Get the Cat Lover Who Has Everything
What's the best gift for a cat lover? Stuff that makes their cats happy.
After all, cats don't have the same gift list we do; and they don't get gifts nearly often enough.
Stocking Stuffers
All cats love toys that look like mice, birds, or fish. A toy that makes the "cat go crazy" or provokes any lively response is always a hit. Curl up on the couch with a movie the cats will approve of.
Ramp It Up
If there's a kitten in the picture, the must have toy is Cheese Chase. Feliway pheromone dispenser have a scent that calms cats, and humans can't smell at all. Nap related items will be enjoyed for hours out of every day. Window perches are the kind of gift which doesn't cost much, but the effort to find and install it will also be part of our gift.
Do they love to read? These cat memoirs are famous classics.
When you're going all out this year...
Here's how to find the right automatic litterbox litterbox for anyone.
It really says I Love You.
My rec:
Did you know how much snazz you can add to your place with cat furniture? The Kitty Store Online has beautiful items at very competitive prices. Keep the human furniture looking great with one of these scratching posts a cat is guaranteed to like.
The big mistake most people make in choosing a scratching post is that it's not sturdy, and it has the wrong surface. These posts don't make those mistakes.
Enjoy the holidays, and the cats.
