
Whisker Wonders The Fascinating World of Feline Ear FurnishingsAs cat lovers were all...
Whisker Wonders The Fascinating World of Feline Ear FurnishingsAs cat lovers were all...
Whisker Wonders The
Fascinating World of Feline
Ear FurnishingsAs cat lovers
were all familiar with those
adorable little tufts of hair
in our feline friends ears But
have you ever stopped to think
about just what these ear
furnishings do Also known as
ear flaps or pinnal hair they
play a crucial role in keeping
your kittys ears clean warm
and comfortableBut thats not
all these tiny hairs also
help direct sounds into the
ear canal allowing your cat to
pinpoint even the faintest of
noises Its like having a
builtin radar system And when
you think about it this makes
perfect sense after all cats
are notorious for their
ability to hear even the
slightest rustling of a bag or
the pitterpatter of tiny
feetSo what exactly do ear
furnishings do In short they
Keep dirt and debris out of
the ear canal Those pesky
little hairs act like a
natural barrier preventing
dirt and dust from entering
the ear No more pesky ear
mites for your kitty Insulate
the ears By trapping warm air
next to the ear drum these
tiny hairs help keep your cats
ears cozy and comfortable
Direct sound into the ear
canal As mentioned earlier ear
furnishings play a crucial
role in helping your cat
pinpoint sounds This is
especially important for
hunting and stalking prey
after all every little bit of
advantage countsAnd did you
know that cats are just as
particular about their ear
furnishings as they are about
their whiskers In fact some
breeds have naturally more
prominent ear furnishings than
others Take the Maine Coon for
example those majestic ears
are just begging to be admired
and given a good ear scratch
or twoNow I know what youre
thinking Whats the deal with
all this ear business Well my
friends its all about the
billetdoux that tender loving
feeling that only comes from
having your feline friend
snuggle up against your ear
And trust me theres nothing
quite like itSo next time you
catch a glimpse of those
adorable little tufts in your
cats ears remember theyre not
just cute theyre actually
doing some pretty important
work to keep your kitty happy
and healthy