Do you know what colors cats like? If not, then this blog post will give you some insight on the topic. The first thing to consider is that, as a cat owner or lover, it’s important to understand your pet and cater to his needs.
With that in mind, we’ll take a look at three different colors cats seem to prefer: blue, purple and green!
This article includes information on why they might like those specific colors; how they can help your cat be happy; and if there are any other ways you can make sure your furry friend feels luxurious.
It would be great if we could all live in a world where cats were always content and had everything they need, but the truth is that life isn’t that easy. They might have everything they need, but that doesn’t mean it’s all fun!
After all, you can have every toy in the store but if you’re not having a good time then what’s the point? So how can we help them enjoy being a cat?
1. Can Cats See Color?
The answer to this question is ‘yes’, but it’s not so simple. While it’s true that color vision does exist in cats, not all colors are visible to them.
So if you’re wondering whether or not your cat can see what color shirt you’re wearing, the chances are they can’t. You could be wearing blue and they wouldn’t even notice!
It’s important to remember that cats are nocturnal predators, which means that they’re best at seeing in the dark.
Add to that the fact that you’d be hard-pressed to find a cat who doesn’t love chasing mice and birds around all night long, so it makes sense they need eyesight designed for night vision.
Their eyesight also has a horizontal slit pupil, which allows them to see moving objects that other animals can’t. However, like we mentioned earlier this means that there are lots of colors our feline friends won’t be able to see.
2. What Is Color Blindness?
The best way to describe what color blindness is would be to say that it’s when an animal can’t see certain colors. They aren’t totally blind to these colors, but they don’t pick up on them as well as other animals because the light sensitive cells in their eye are different.
It’s important to note that “partial” color blindness isn’t a thing. The animal either can or can’t see the color; it’s not like one eye is able to and the other isn’t.
Color blindness in cats is usually something that develops over time due to aging, which makes it difficult for us to tell if our cat has problems seeing certain colors without proper testing. Some breeds are more likely to suffer from color blindness and it’s also common in white cats (and those with blue eyes).
3. Are There Any Ways To Make Sure My Cat Sees All The Colors?
There is one thing you can do that we know of: make sure your cat eats a healthy diet! If they’re lacking something in their food, they might be suffering from health issues which will affect their vision.
In most cases the cat will lose some of its color vision but not all of it. This can cause problems for them during hunting or when interacting with other animals because they’re not able to see certain colors that they used to see before.
What’s more, it’s possible for a cat to go completely blind if the color loss is widespread.
If your pet struggles with their vision, you should take them to the vet, so they can find out what’s causing these problems and how they can help. For example, there are some medications which will improve your cat’s eye sight and stop any further damage.
4. What Do Colors Look Like to Cats?
Cats can see in yellows and blues, but they’re not very good at seeing in the red spectrum. It’s technically possible for them to see some red, but it will be faint and take up only a small area of their vision. This is why it’s much easier for them to see yellow and blue; those colors make up a large part of their vision.
Conversely, they’re not able to see any greens at all which is why it’s much easier for them to catch a green toy in comparison to catching a red or yellow one.
They’ll also struggle less with blue toys because blue takes up more space in the cat’s color spectrum. This means that while they can see blue, it doesn’t make up a large part of their vision and they’re more likely to get confused when seeing something that color.
5. Are There Any Benefits of My Cat Seeing In The Red Spectrum?
One good thing is that your cat’s red spectrum vision will enable them to play with laser pointers because they’ll be able to see where it’s coming from.
As well as this, because red takes up less space you’ll have an easier time making sure your cat can see their food even if there are other colors in the way.
This is because they can still make out small shapes of red through them, whereas cats that suffer from total color blindness won’t be able to do that.
It’s also worth noting that outdoor cats don’t need to see in the full red spectrum for hunting. While they will struggle with catching prey when it’s in green and blue areas of their vision, they don’t need the extra colors to make sure they catch something.
If your cat spends most of its time outside, it might not need to worry about its color blindness too much.
6. How Do I Know If My Cat Needs Glasses?
If your cat is struggling to see a toy or other objects that are a certain color, they might be a good candidate for glasses. This has been proven by the fact that many blind cats have been helped by wearing glasses because it enables them to see shapes and patterns more clearly.
If you’re worried about your cat not being able to play with toys, this is the best way to make sure they don’t miss out on fun things like that. You can also check if your cat will benefit from glasses by looking at their eye color; cats that have one blue eye and one green/yellow eye might need glasses.
Your cat’s eyes will be checked to make sure their vision is good enough for them to manage without lenses, but it’s possible that they’ll still struggle with catching prey. This means they might benefit from wearing glasses even if they don’t need them as a medical necessity.
