Visual acuity in cats is comparable to that in birds of prey. Cats are able to distinguish between small objects at a great distance in any light. This is the uniqueness of these pets.
Vision in cats
Cats see better in low light conditions. This is because they hunt at dusk. Their prey is mice, which like to dwell underground, where there is no access to light. Pet owners know that cats love to sleep or spend time in darkened rooms, when the lights are turned off, they behave calmly, and are just as well oriented.
Eyesight in cats is adapted to semi-darkness, but in good light they no longer recognize objects so well.
Cats are able to distinguish 6 colors and 25 shades of gray. Their favorite color is red. Visual acuity in cats is 6 times stronger than in humans. Eyesight is very important for cats. It is thanks to him that the animal is oriented in space, recognizes objects, their shape, size, location. In addition to sight, the cat has very well developed other senses. She has a mustache that helps her to pick up odors. It is the smell that is the reference point for the pet. Sometimes, the owners do not even suspect that their pet has vision problems, because he continues to lead his usual way of life. Only with severe visual impairment can it be understood that the cat does not see. She will start rubbing her eyes, squinting, avoiding bright light, and blinking frequently. The eyes may become cloudy, red, and the eyelid may swell.
Eye diseases in cats
If a cat closes its eyes, then it will find everything it needs by smell.
If the cat refuses to jump or does it awkwardly, bumps into pieces of furniture, looks past the owner's eyes, then she has serious vision problems. You must immediately go to the veterinary clinic for an examination. The doctor can diagnose the following typical eye diseases in cats: mucosal inflammation, corneal inflammation, eyelid volvulus, corneal necrosis, retinal detachment, profuse lacrimation.
For each specific disease, therapeutic therapy is prescribed. It includes instilling eye drops, rubbing the eyes, taking medications, and washing. Eyes are washed with a special solution, which is prescribed by a doctor. It is necessary to involve all family members in this process, who will hold the pet so that it does not injure anyone. It is best to draw a solution of room temperature into a syringe, spray it into the outer corner of the eye and wipe it with a napkin. If there are dried formations around the eyes, they are pre-soaked and removed with a napkin. The owners must provide the cat with proper care during the treatment period: you can not rearrange things in the house and a bowl of food, feed correctly, do not bother the pet and do not let him go outside. With proper treatment and proper care of the animal, vision will be restored.
