Next up was the American Veterinary Medical Association, a group that represents nearly 90,000 bona fide vets and has been around since the days of the Civil War. When asked about whisker fatigue, the association’s president, Tom Meyer, noted that “while a cat’s whiskers are very sensitive, there is currently no evidence showing that whiskers rubbing against food bowls causes cats stress or discomfort.”
Yes, that might be correct, did they back it up with any studies? There is a reason for cats to eat only the stuff in the middle of the bowl and to prefer plates over bowls. I don´t say I know the answer but until now the sensitivity of whiskers is at least the best explanation I have heard. Did the American Veterinary Medical Association offer an alternative explanation? What do you think the reason is cats behave like that?
The whisker fatique thing is popping up repeatedly these days so I am compelled to post this article, it is not a real issue https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2017/06/07/new-york-times-cat-trend/
I hear you, can we agree on that it´s at least uncomfortable for cats, when the whiskers touch the walls of the bowl?
Yes, that might be correct, did they back it up with any studies? There is a reason for cats to eat only the stuff in the middle of the bowl and to prefer plates over bowls. I don´t say I know the answer but until now the sensitivity of whiskers is at least the best explanation I have heard. Did the American Veterinary Medical Association offer an alternative explanation? What do you think the reason is cats behave like that?