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Why is a cat's fur sparse in front of its ears?
I've noticed that cats- all the cats I've met at any rate- have a patch in front of their ears where the hair is a lot less dense than on the rest of their head. Does it help them hear? Does it protect the ear in some way?
3 Answers
- ?Lv 76 years ago
The sparse fur on most cat ears helps keep the ear clean, and free from ear mites. You still need to occasionally clean your cat's ears.
- John MLv 76 years ago
Some cats have less fur there but not all. My Siamese was like that but the Tabby I have now has thick fur and even a ridge right in front of his ears. The hair on the inside of his ears is thick and sticks out past his ears.
- ?Lv 66 years ago
I think it's just because of the shape of the skull there, the hair is softer and sticks straight out instead of laying flat, so it makes it look thinner.
