A Basic Introduction to Cat Eye Care
The eyes of your feline friends have often been used on horror films to scare you. But if you are a cat owner, you will know that the cat's stare is really the opposite of what's being portrayed on films. That is why you have to know the importance of caring for your cats eyes.
How Does Your Cat Say I Love You
How do cats say I love you? Through their eyes, of course. That is why you shouldn't be frightened by that gaze. How does this work? First, the cat stares at you for a long while. And after that, it blinks its eyes slowly. Some people tag this as a cat's kiss. But you can also say that this is your cat's way of saying that he loves you.
But how do you return the favor? Easy, just follow your cat's lead. Stare at it for a long time and then slowly blink your eyes. See? Cats' eyes can also be used as elements for romantic films.
Your Cat Does Not Have a Third Eye
Don't believe the horror films you see. Cats don't have a third eye. Their eyesight is really much sharper than with humans. Instead of a third eye, what cats have is a third eyelid. This is called a nictitating membrane.
This inner eyelid protects the eyes of the cats from harm and also from dryness. You will notice that when a cat is sick, this membrane will somewhat close. This should prompt you to call the vet or get your cat to them fast.
But this third eyelid will also show once a cat is happy. So you will know what mood your cat is in just by looking at the membrane.
The Pupil of Your Cat
Your cat's pupil of the eyes should also be observed. A change in size of one pupil can be an indication of an inflammation. It can also be a sign of a kind of a disorder in neurological called Horner's Syndrome. Or worse, it can also indicate tumors or injuries in the central nervous system.
The Nocturnal Cat Vision
Don't believe that cats are color blind as other say. They do see some. They may not see as clear as humans do, but it's not like that they cannot see any colors at all.
Cats can also see very clearly from afar. It's very different from people. They find it blurry to be looking at things that are so close to them.... Basically cats are farsighted.
Yes, cats have the nocturnal vision. But they still can't see in complete darkness. Do you see the muscles on their iris that surround the pupils of their eyes? They are constructed in a way that it narrows into a vertical split when they are in the bright lights, and it opens fully when the cats are in a quite dim light.
This feature of the cats can be traced back to their roots. They can use their special night vision to hunt for food during the night if they were left out in the jungle or left with no one to care for them.
So forget about the horror flicks. You've already got the thrills. Now it's time to put some effort into cat eye care. Do not let an assumed minor thing worsen. Call your vet immediately when something's amiss with your cat's eyes. You don't want your cat to lose their sight or even lose their lives to an illness. The key is to observe your cat and note any changes for the vet.
