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White cats having one blue and one other-colored eye are called "odd-eyed" and may be deaf on the same side as the blue eye. [16] This is the result of the yellow iris pigmentation rising to the surface of only one eye, as blue eyes are normal at birth before the adult pigmentation has had a chance to express itself in the eye(s).
Cats have excellent night vision and can see at one sixth the light level required for human vision. [ 53 ] : 43 This is partly the result of cat eyes having a tapetum lucidum , which reflects any light that passes through the retina back into the eye, thereby increasing the eye's sensitivity to dim light. [ 68 ]
VCA Hospitals says cats are polyestrous, which means they go through estrus (heat) several times during their fertile season. A cat’s fertile season actually depends on where they live!
That being said, what cats lack in color perception they more than make up for when it comes to their ability to see dim light. "Cats can see better at low light levels, thanks to how wide their ...
A cat pheromone is a chemical molecule, or compound, that is used by cats and other felids for communication. [1] These pheromones are produced and detected specifically by the body systems of cats and evoke certain behavioural responses.
Help your feline friend stay safe this summer with these tips to keep your cat cool. A veterinarian weighs in on the best ways to keep them from overheating.
Cats exceeded dogs in number as pets in the United States in 1985 for the first time, in part because the development of cat litter in the mid-20th century eliminated the unpleasantly powerful smell of cat urine. [9] A 2007 Gallup poll reported that men and women in the United States of America were equally likely to own a cat. [10]
From their zen-like mindsets to their irresistible charm and beauty, here are the main reasons why cats are better than people.