Sense of Touch Font Size: [small] [medium] [large] Of all the cat's finely tuned senses, its sensitivity to touch is perhaps the most sophisticated and wondrous. An array of pressure-sensitive touch receptors and a network of message-carrying nerves keep a feline in constant contact with its physical environment. Whether a cat is hunting, eating, playing or simply sleeping, this unbroken communication with the world contributes mightily to its split-second reaction time. Whiskers Coat and Skin Main Menu < back to original page