FAQ

It's normal for dogs to occasionally lose whiskers due to natural shedding, but excessive loss may signal health issues and can impair their spatial awareness.

Yes, dog whiskers serve important sensory and protective functions, helping dogs navigate their environment, communicate, and stay safe.

Some groomers cut dog whiskers for cosmetic reasons, especially for dog shows, but this practice is increasingly discouraged due to the whiskers' vital sensory role.

Cutting off a dog's whiskers may cause temporary disorientation and reduced spatial awareness, though whiskers typically grow back within a few months.

Yes, dog whiskers will grow back within two to three months if the follicle isn't damaged.

Small black dots on a dog’s belly can be due to harmless pigmentation, flea dirt, infections, allergies, or hormonal imbalances. A vet should assess any concerning changes.

No, flea eggs do not look like black specks; they are tiny, white, and oval-shaped. The black specks seen on dogs are usually flea dirt, which is flea excrement.

Small black dots on a dog's belly can result from harmless pigmentation changes or may signal issues such as allergies, infections, parasites, or hormonal imbalances.

No, flea eggs are usually white and oval-shaped; the black specks found on a dog's skin are more likely flea dirt, which is flea excrement.

Small black dots on your dog's belly may be caused by hyperpigmentation, flea dirt, infections, or hormonal imbalances; a vet can confirm the cause.