Cats are very mysterious beings, and this can catch some first-time owners off guard. These animals surprise us even in details, such as the color of their eyes. If you fell in love with your cat's blue eyes when you adopted him, know that they can change.
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All cats are born with blue eyes. However, this feature may not last into the kitten's adult life.
In fact, blue eyes do not exist in nature. Wildcats have brown or copper irises. In some breeds, they are yellow or green.
The colorful eyes of domestic cats – which can even be orange! – began to appear with artificial selection and cross-species breeding.
When does a cat stop having blue eyes?
Changing the color of the cat's eyes begins very early. When puppies are about three months old, they start to reveal their true colors – this goes for their coat too!
the eyes of puppies cats are always blue, because they haven't developed yet. The blue we see is a result of light refraction and the organ's lack of pigmentation. As the animal develops, you notice the change.
It is normal that, between three and six months of age, it is possible to see different colors in the cat's eyes. But don't worry: it's completely normal. If the color doesn't change, he will have blue eyes for the rest of his life.
However, if the cat's eyes turn blue as an adult, seek veterinary care, as it may be due to some health reason.
Vision beyond reach
If you're from the time of the “Thundercats” cartoon, you'll remember that Lion asked to have “vision beyond reach”. But in life off-screen, felines don't need a sword for that. They just need to exist.
Although cats don't have a great perception of details, when compared to humans, they have excellent eyesight. They have the ability to adapt their eyes to small luminosities and only need one-sixth of what we need to see. That's why they manage to guide themselves so well in the dark!
Furthermore, they can see UV light and they have a perception of movement of objects much better than ours.
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