The first function of beard is to keep balance. You know, cats hardly fall down when they run fast, all by their beards.
But when a cat loses its beard, its ability to control its direction will be poor. Or a little higher will do harm to the cat.
2 Avoid eye injuries
There are many nerves in a cat's beard. These nerves can even feel the particles in the air. When the cat feels it with its beard, it will respond to the brain and quickly close its eyes to prevent these particles from entering its eyes.
If a cat has no beard, it is impossible to inform the brain, so those small particles will directly enter the cat's eyes.
3 measurement objects
A cat's beard can not only sense external things, but also be used as a measuring instrument. A bearded cat can know whether it can pass through this place.
For example, when drilling cracks or catching mice, measure the size of mouse holes. Therefore, if the cat's beard is pulled out, the cat's perception will decline and even affect its life.
4 judge the mood
A cat's beard, like a dog's tail, can express its feelings.
When a cat's beard quivers slightly or spreads in different directions, it is time for it to express its emotions. Different beards express different emotions.
For example, when it is afraid, its beard will stick back to its face. If it is easy to hang on both sides of the cheek, it means that you are in a good mood at this time.