We know that dogs have whiskers, so are a dog's whiskers just a decoration? What is their function? Have you ever thought about these questions?

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　　The function of whiskers is like radar, capable of identifying and sensing objects. Whiskers are not merely decoration; for dogs, they are special sensory organs. There are very fine nerves at the base of the whiskers that can detect even slight contact with objects. For this reason, some people compare them to a snail's antennae, functioning like radar.

　　The base of a dog's whiskers gathers many nerves. Whatever touches the whiskers can cause a sensitive reaction. When a dog moves in the dark or on narrow paths, it will slightly twitch its whiskers to detect the width of the road, facilitating accurate and unrestricted movement. The whiskers are proportional to the dog's body length. Additionally, whiskers help dogs find targets and have a role in their sense of smell.

　　Research shows that as dogs grow normally, their whiskers also grow proportionally to their body size. Therefore, do not constantly think about pulling out your dog's whiskers in daily life, and do not play with them out of curiosity all the time. For dogs, whiskers are one of the important organs of the body, and losing whiskers can seriously affect a dog's daily life.