Whiskers Breaking Off?

[lv4dogs]

Blunted whiskers can also be a sign of internal parasites. Was he dewormed when you got him? Cats can often have tape worms from their mother without it being detected (sometimes they don't even show up in a sample). I found out Seine had them, she was demormed but not for tape worms. Luckily a quick visit to the vet took care of it.

Actually it is roundworms that they can get from their mother, but yes they can get tapeworms as well.
I have heard of that too.

I'd suggest a trip to the vets if you haven't done so already (should get tested for leuk & fiv if she's old enough too).

It may just be from too much grooming or roughhousing like mentioned before too.

[AlleyCat]

While I am no expert I always assumed it was natural for whiskers to come out, just like the occasional eyelash or hair on a human. I find them from time to time and they do grow back, so they do look shorter until they're fully grown back in..

[smokey the elder]

When my cat Pink Nose had the side of his face shaved for surgery, it took many months for the whiskers to grow back in. Also, with Smokey the Elder after her chemo.