Go to Page Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. View detailed profile Advanced or search site with Search Forums Advanced. Location: the wrong side of the tracks Richmond, VA. Quick question No matter what he's doing, no matter what time of day, his pupils are always massive. He's gotten regular vet care since I adopted him at 7 months and this has never been explained by a vet, nor has it been much of a concern.
But I took a picture of him just now and realized how odd his pupils really are so of course now I'm Googling it and getting all kinds of crazy information good thing I trust my vet more than I trust anything I ever read on the Internet I suppose!
His pupils DO change size in direct light, but generally from huge to only slightly less huge. I've had him for over two years and this has always been the case.
He gets around fine, eats a nutritious grain-free diet, is a very strange cat but I have no reason to suspect there is a worrisome medical condition causing it.
Since this has already been addressed with the vet as I said I too was concerned but the vet checked her out thoroughly and there is nothing wrong with her eyes or vision. Like you I had done a lot of researching first, ugh! The only time I see them contract to pin points is when she is in direct bright sunlight. Otherwise they are almost as big as her irises. I guess, it's when they are uneven, one dilated the other not dilated, that there is cause for worry.
Originally Posted by catsmom Yes, my Mickey has always been this way. I'm the owner of cattitudedaily. I've loved cats ever since I was a young girl, and love to share my knowledge of them with the world!
Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy. Cat Health Cats Interesting Information. Before we get to why cats have round pupils, learn about those cat eye slits… Did you know that tigers, lions, and cougars all have round pupils?
So, now onto what it means when cats have round pupils… Have you ever given your cat catnip and suddenly noticed their pupils are wide and enlarged?
Although most cats are known for their eye slits, certain cat breeds are known for their round pupils. Learn anything new and interesting about our feline friends? Share this article with other cat lovers that you know so they can learn something, too. I know they are happy! My larger cat gets jealous when I pay too much attention to the small cat.
His pupils get huge, so that his eyes go black, and he starts chasing and hitting the small one. Thanks for reaching out. We suggest working with your vet or a professional behaviorist on this. Very little of this article made sense to me. That type of behavior and physical symptoms can also be caused by a number of things, including seizures, which is also a symptom most of the time of an underlying disease. Thanks for sharing that one! So glad your little one is okay!
I have a Maine Coon Cat named Bear. He follows me into the bathroom every morning and is wanting to be fed. He talks to me the entire time he is with me.
I have noticed for the last several years, he is 10 yrs old, that when he is talking to me his pupils cover his entire eye. He looks so cute but I never noticed it in my other Bengal tiger Kitty who is also 10 yrs old. Bear has always talked a lot since he was a kitten. He and Sasha are rescue babies I got 10 yrs ago. He is a very silly boy.
He can carry on a great conversation, but his pupils are open just as wide as they go. I have a half Maine Coon, half Russian Blue that is very vocal as well. So are my tabby cat that have tortious shell swirl patterns. They have what I call tortitude. Thank you for this response. Not everyone here is a veteran cat owner and even we veterans can learn something new! This is a great place for new owners to get information and veterans to brush up in the facts.
New discoveries are being made everyday especially in feline medicine. I agree with you! My cat is 16 now and i do not know many of these signs. My cat pupils are very large and need to know why before i go to the vet. Also she is eating less and drinking a lot of water. Any good info would help please? Thank you. Then the next morning the calico also started tripping over things.
It happened so fast. We called our vet on Monday morning and got her in, only to find out that she needed to be put to sleep. There was no saving her at that point.
We went through this as well…I had no idea what to look for…sending you a soft hug. And wishing your baby and mine ann eternal resting place full of everything they always wanted. When my cat fell off a table and her eyes were spinning,the vet diagnosed it as a seizure due to possible poisoning.
He prescribed force-feeding tokeepher alive! If you want to know what drugs cause dilated pupils in cats, the main type are those which release serotonin. Other drugs such as antibiotics should not have mydriasis as a side effect. Despite dirt not having a direct impact on pupil size, it is always advisable to maintain good hygiene when it comes to your animal.
This cleanliness of the eyes is necessary to avoid irritation or problems caused by dirt. Here are some tips:. This article is purely informative. AnimalWised does not have the authority to prescribe any veterinary treatment or create a diagnosis. We invite you to take your pet to the veterinarian if they are suffering from any condition or pain.
Bortolami, E. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery , 17 4 , Share on:. By Ameera Mills. Updated: December 17, To better understand, we look at: Types of pupil size in cats Why are my cat's eyes dilated? Cats with dilated pupils due to health problems Anisocoria in cats: one pupil larger than the other Dilated pupils in cats due to glaucoma and other ocular pathologies Cats with dilated pupils due to kidney failure Dilated pupils as a side effect of medication We also provide some general tips on eye-care for cats.
Thus, in general, we find the pupils of cats appearing in three different forms: Vertical pupil: it is contracted to avoid an excessive entry of light which can be damaging to the eye.
Elliptical pupil: partially dilated. However, excitement does not always happen because of positive stimuli, since it can also occur due to stress or anxiety. Satisfaction : in situations that produce happiness , the cat also dilates its pupils as a reflex. An example may be when we fill its bowl with food. Fear : if the cat has dilated pupils and their eyes wide open it is a clear sign of fear. Aggression : cats dilate their pupils when they stare at their prey and prepare to attack.
The most common conditions and diseases that show pupil dilation as a symptom are: Glaucoma Uveitis Renal insufficiency Hypoglycemia Feline leukemia virus FelV Some types of cancer Poisoning Head trauma Eye discomfort or injury Anisocoria. Likewise, this pathology can also appear as a consequence of another, so it is essential to review all eye problems that are linking to the rounding of pupils; Retinal detachment Uveitis Progressive retinal atrophy Disorders of the optic nerve Corneal injury Ocular tumor waterfalls You will need to look at various related symptoms to help determine an eye disease in cats.
Here are some tips: If the cat produces a lot of mucuous in the eyes sleep , they should be removed every morning with a sterile gauze and physiological serum or chamomile. Have a fixed cleaning routine for your cat that you practice from when it is a kitten so that it is used to this cleaning. If the hair around the eyes is too long, it should be trimmed to prevent eye penetration which can cause injury. If a cat presents ocular discharge , inflammation, redness or excessive itching, it should be taken to the veterinarian as soon as possible.
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