The eyelids act to protect the anterior surface of the globe from local injury. Additionally, they aid
in regulation of light reaching the eye; in tear film maintenance, by distributing the protective and
optically important tear film over the cornea during blinking; and in tear flow, by their pumping action on the conjunctival sac and lacrimal sac.
The third eyelid which is seem in some animals and birds is called the nictitating membrane or haw as it is called, closes across the eye (unlike the upper and lower eyelids) and are there as extra protection for that all important eye.
It is a transparent or translucent third eyelid present in some animals that can be drawn across the eye for protection and to moisten it while maintaining vision.
Cats do have a third eyelid, which is used to help protect the eye from harm and keep it moist.
One of the functions of the cats third eyelid is to protect there eyes from dirt, sand and injury.
Yes. Cats have three eyelids.
Three. They have the upper and lower lids, similar to humans. They also have a third membrane that acts as an eyelid, so to speak. The third "eyelid" moves from the outside edge to the inside edge.
Dogs actually have 3 eyelids.
cats sigh more than humans because of the small eyelids of theirs.
Most likely for protection for their eyes, some tend to be delicate.
they have three eyelids i read in a real book about ducks
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It's because they are crazy about you, and they are crazy, and that's their thing to do to you.
You don't need to do anything; cats move their third eyelids in and out of view, so there's nothing wrong with your cat.
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