Blue-eyed cats attract the gaze of all passers-by and are considered truly magical. A distinctive feature is blue eyes, inherent in Siamese cats. All Siamese cats have blue eyes. A feature of cats of this breed is their unapproachable character, which, together with the unusual eye color, has been inherited for centuries.
In addition to Siamese cats, unusual eye color also appears in other cat breeds. The long-haired cousins of Siamese cats, the Ballinesian breed, also have a blue iris. Blue eye color is characteristic of such cat breeds as Burmese, Bobtail, Neva Masquerade, Ragdoll.
Eye color in cats
The appearance of kittens with blue eyes is quite rare, but not an exception. Bright blue or rich blue eye color, can be combined with green. The iris may consist of several shades at once, or one eye will be blue and the other, the usual green.
Options for eye color in cats directly depend on the characteristics transmitted by genetic type. As soon as babies are born, they do not open their eyes. After a few weeks, the kittens gradually begin to open their eyes. The color of the iris is always deep blue.
Veterinarians claim that this eye shade at birth is due to a lack of pigment - melanin, which is responsible for coloring. The development of a kitten's body does not only occur while the kittens are in the womb. The body continues to develop, increased cell production occurs, and eye color changes.
As a rule, the shade of the iris becomes similar to the color of the mother's or father's eyes. But the offspring will not always inherit the characteristics of the paternal or maternal line. This is the beauty of living nature.
The body of some kittens does not actively produce the pigment responsible for eye color and its saturation. There is not enough pigment produced in the kitten’s body, so the eye color does not turn out to be the usual yellow or green.
Cats born with the albino gene have blue eyes. This is a genetic trait.
In addition, kittens can be born with different eyes. Owners do not compare this with the lack of the coloring pigment of the skin and its derivatives - melanin.
It is determined permanently only by the full 6 months of an adult kitten. There is an opinion that cats born with blue eyes have a number of internal congenital pathologies and defects of internal organs. This is an erroneous judgment, since the color of the iris is not an indicator of health problems, especially of a genetic type. Also, cats with blue eyes are not predisposed to hearing loss or vision loss, as was previously thought. The overwhelming majority of pets have a cheerful disposition and good, strong health.
Lifestyle and Diet of Asian Smoky Cats
Abyssinian cat - color of Abyssinian cats
The lifespan of any animal depends 50% on the characteristics of its diet and lifestyle. The domestic cat owes this to its owner. The basis of nutrition for this pet, like any predator, should be protein. It makes up half of the diet, followed by 30% animal fats and 15% carbohydrate foods (greens and vegetables).
Diet
Prohibited products are:
- bones, which with their sharp edges can cause injury to the intestines;
- various kinds of products containing large amounts of spices, salt, sugar, which harm internal organs, causing their failure;
- sausages, bread, potatoes, legumes, milk, raw eggs.
Products from the owner's table are not only poorly digestible, they can cause irreparable harm to the pet's health.
Note! You should not feed your cats economy-class dry food. Apart from waste meat products, grains, bone meal and flavorings, they contain nothing useful that an animal needs for a balanced diet.
When choosing dry food for your pet, you should pay attention to its composition and ask for consumer reviews. These requirements are met by food of at least premium class. It is worth buying them in packaged packages; loose food is often of poor quality, mis-graded and expired.
Important! Mixed feeding, natural food with packaged food, can lead to disruption of the functioning of internal organs.
Cat breeds with blue eyes
In the vast majority of cases, cats have a pronounced yellow tint to the iris. It is not surprising that domestic cats have amber and green eye tones. Saturated colors of the iris in cats of a blue or light blue hue are a rarer occurrence, but are not an exception.
Some cat breeds have blue eyes (for example, the bright representative Siamese cats) and this is their distinctive feature, passed down from generation to generation. If the blue tint of the iris is not a distinctive feature for a cat, there is an assumption that the animal has congenital malformations.
In fact, the color of the iris is completely unrelated to the presence of pathological changes in the internal organs.
Interesting fact! It is believed that cats with snowy or creamy white coats and bright blue eyes suffer from hearing loss. Poor hearing in cats with white color and blue irises is a misconception.
Only 4% of all cats born with white fur and an unusual eye color suffer from hearing or vision problems. At the same time, veterinary experts recommend conducting a full examination of kittens with a white coat and blue eyes in order to promptly identify problems with hearing or vision. The same recommendations apply to ordinary cats with a standard eye shade.
It is important to note that the risk of health problems arises if the iris color changes in adult cats. A change in color in adulthood often indicates the development of serious diseases such as cancer or glaucoma.
Attributing magical properties to cats with blue eyes is also a mistake that dates back to ancient times. The cause of blue eyes is solely genetics and biochemical processes occurring in the body.
Felinologists have identified 10 main cat breeds that have a blue iris. Among them are:
Features of care
Caring for a black cat will largely depend on the length of the coat and the presence of undercoat. Only one thing will remain constant - dirt is not always noticeable on a coal coat, and therefore you should bathe an animal of this color without waiting for obvious reasons. Moreover, remember that these pets are extremely active, so there will always be a lot of dust on their fur coat.
As for the diet, it is also calculated based on temperament, and since a black cat is always active, its food should be sufficiently high in calories. However, here it is important not to overdo it and try not to overfeed the animal. Otherwise, your pet will develop a tummy and will no longer be able to perform its pirouettes. In addition, this may negatively affect his health.
Be that as it may, a black cat is the most unpredictable and mysterious creature, and therefore it is impossible to say exactly what its character will be or what is necessary for its maintenance. The determining factor in these matters is often the breed. At the same time, do not forget that each animal has its own individual character and outlook on life.
... Just sincerely love your black cat, and she will definitely bring happiness, good luck, warmth and prosperity to your home.
Siamese cat breed.
Luxurious beauties, with a milky white color on their paws and a dark brown, rather coffee tint throughout the body. Almond-shaped eyes are set wide apart, and the disposition of these cats deserves special attention.
Siamese cats are proud and independent, rarely actively play with their owner, not particularly affectionate, but brave little predators. Their blue eyes are passed down from generation to generation. Thai and masquerade cats are varieties of the Siamese breed, differing in size and length of coat, but the eye color is common.
Burmese cat.
A gentle pet with a calm character. These blue-eyed cats cannot tolerate loud noises, are excellent conversationalists for their owners, and love to “talk” with their owner.
The second name for blue-eyed beauties is sacred Burma. This is due to the fact that this breed was bred in temples by monks who sincerely believe in the reincarnation of souls. Legend has it that the Burmese cat is a kind of vessel in which the soul of a deceased person is located. The Burmese cat is most suitable for choleric and phlegmatic people.
Caring for Asian Smoke Cats
The animal does not require care. It is enough to comb him once a week, clean his ears, and bathe him with specially designed shampoos as he gets dirty, but not more than once a month. Typically, a cat does not need water treatments, caring for its fur on its own. Once a month, you should trim your nails and wash your eyes with a cotton swab and chamomile infusion as they become sour.
The smoky cat is initially endowed with good health, since closely related individuals did not take part in its breeding. There are many different breeds involved in her genotype. Therefore, they rarely get sick and live on average up to 15 years, although with good living conditions, timely vaccination and helminthization, and a balanced diet they can live up to 20 years.
It is advisable to visit a veterinarian every year
Khao Mani.
An amazing breed of cats that know their worth. They slightly resemble Siamese cats, but their pedigree is much longer. Khao Mani was bred in ancient Thailand and to this day this breed is one of the ten most expensive cat breeds. They have gray-blue eyes, captivating their interlocutors.
Translated from Thai, the meaning of the phrase is translated as “diamond eye”. The most valuable kittens are considered to be cats with different eyes, for which exotic lovers pay a lot of money, believing that this breed brings good luck.
Ojos Azules.
They do not differ in special color from ordinary cats. Cats of the amazing Ojos Azules breed can be tri-colored, gray with white spots or white with red spots. Animals with well-developed muscles are considered excellent hunters, and also have the notable blue eyes, like those of Siamese cats. Due to this, the cost of kittens of this breed is quite high. Unfortunately, mating a cat of the Ojos Azules breed with other purebred cats leads to the birth of non-viable offspring.
Cats of this breed try not to be in places where there is a lot of noise. Calm animals hide even from active children.
Shiny Dandy - California Spangled
These cats are brilliant in the literal sense of the word. Their fur shines, as if strewn with New Year's sparkles. That is why, even openly striped, they belong to the smoky category. They seem to be enveloped in a haze of radiant brilliance. This is difficult to convey in a photo. Therefore, not a single photo conveys the true beauty of this breed.
The breed was developed in California with the help of Hollywood screenwriter Paul Casey. The progenitors of the new breed were the silver tabby and the Siamese cat. Then, during breeding work, the genes of Abyssinians and British Shorthairs were added. It happened that they did not disdain unique specimens of outbred cats. And this is what came out of it:
Himalayan cat.
They are such independent animals that they are not inferior in this even to the Siamese breed. The coat of Himalayan cats resembles the Persian breed, and the blue eyes do not leave any person indifferent.
It is important to remember that the aggressiveness of this cat breed is much stronger than that of some other independent cats. Finding a common language with such a pet is extremely difficult. In addition to the thick coat, which requires constant care, it is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the eyes, ears and claws of these cats. Not all cat lovers are able to provide regular quality care for Himalayan cats.
Character and behavior
Cats quickly adapt both in a city apartment and in a private house. But cats are uncomfortable in a small home space. In a country house they like to walk within the yard. They do not tolerate loneliness, so it is advisable to purchase Asian women in pairs.
They become strongly attached to their owners, demonstrate their love in every possible way: they rub against their legs, accompany them in all movements around the house, love to sit on the arms and purr. They are absolutely non-aggressive, get along well with pets and get along well with small children. Restless, hyperactive and often disobedient. Smart, moderately curious.
It is not recommended to punish cats, much less use physical violence. They remember the insult for a long time and, on occasion, can take revenge, for example, using the offender’s shoes instead of a tray, scratching the wallpaper or scratching their claws on the upholstery of an expensive sofa.
White Persian cat.
A breed of cat that is quite rare. There are queues for the snow-white kittens of this breed. It is important to note that blue eyes do not always remain blue in adult cats. Only if the mother and father of the future kittens were blue-eyed, one should hope for the appearance of snow-white cats and cats with blue irises.
In addition to the above cat breeds, blue eyes appear from time to time in kittens of such breeds as Ragdoll, Russian White and Javanese. The sign is not permanent and this makes it even more valuable among cat lovers.
Ragdoll
The breed appeared in the 60s of the 20th century in America, California. The parents of the first ragdolls were the Angora cat and the Burmese cat. They are good-natured and loyal to their owner, calm and balanced, and love the company of close people. Modest and unpretentious.
Here are only the main distinguishing features of the behavior of a particular breed of cat. And, of course, regardless of the breed, coat color and eye color, each animal is unique in its character, which should be taken into account when choosing a pet for yourself.
