Can You Cut or Trim Your Dog’s Whiskers?

Veterinary reviewed by Dr. Linda Simon.
Close up of a dog's whiskers and snout.

Depending on your dog’s breed and coat type, grooming might be a weekly topic that includes brushing, combing, and trimming fur or nails. But what about the prominent wiry hairs that surround your dog’s face? Vibrissae (whiskers) typically grow around the muzzle, the cheeks, the chin, and on both corners of the eyebrows. They are … Read more