I just found one of Milo's whiskers lying on my desk top. What does this signify?

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Sometimes cats shed their whiskers. I find them around my own home, occasionally. Usually it doesn’t mean anything, but I like to monitor any changes that I notice in my pets. Is Milo eating the same food as always? Is he behaving strangely, or exhibiting changes in bathroom habits? You could keep an eye on him, but most likely it is nothing to be concerned about.

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