The Beauty of Cat’s Eyes

Cat’s eyes are so notoriously beautiful that many women strive to cultivate the same look, some even going so far as to use cat-like eye contacts. However, there are a lot of myths surrounding cat’s eyes and even more interesting truths.

Colours

Like humans, felines enjoy a variety of eye colours, with some even having two different coloured eyes. Kittens are unable to open their eyes until they are about 8-12 weeks old, depending on the breed. When they do open them, their eyes tend to be blue, but most won’t stay that way. Instead, they will most likely turn brown, gold, orange, or green.

Blue-Eyed Cats

Blue-eyed cats aren’t all that common and, while most blue-eyed cats don’t have any particular issues, it isn’t unusual for white cats with blue eyes to have problems with their hearing. Some are even completely deaf. Still, this particular problem only occurs in about 40% of white cats with blue eyes, but is more common than it is in any other colour combination.

Odd-Eyed Cats

Some cats have two different coloured eyes. This condition is called heterochromia iridis and has more to do with the colour of their fur than anything else. Humans and cats alike rely on melanin to bring colour to both their eyes and their skin. This happens as the kittens get older. White cats often have blue eyes because they don’t have the melanin it takes to colour their eyes or fur. When the supply is limited, there sometimes isn’t enough to colour both eyes, so only one gets a different colour. In many cases, cats with different coloured eyes are often deaf in the same side as the eye is blue.

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