Types Of Eye Colours In Cats

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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Cats can have a variety of eye colours, including blue, amber, copper, green, and more

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The colour of a cat's eyes is determined by the amount of melanin in their irises

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All kittens are born with blue eyes. Blue eyes are caused by a lack of melanin in the iris

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Amber eyes in cats have a reddish undertone. Common breeds with amber eyes include the Manx, Bengal, British Shorthair, and American Shorthair

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Hazel eyes in cats are less common than amber eyes. Wild big cats like lions have hazel eyes

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Copper eyes in cats are a deep orange colour that can look like it has light brown in it. These are rare and striking

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Green eyes are caused by a combination of the yellow pigment lipochrome and scattered light. Genetics often influence this pigmentation

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A truly brown eye colour is considered rare or uncommon in cats. They do not have true brown colour like humans or dogs

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