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Why are the pupils of cats eyes sometimes large and at other times thin slits?
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∙ 13y ago
In bright light, a cat's pupil will narrow to a slit to stop too much light getting in, which can be harmful to its eyes. In dim light, the pupil will get much bigger to let the light in, making it easier for the cat to see in dim light.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhen a cat is relaxed in bright light, the eyes will be slitted and narrow in order to protect the cornea inside the eye from damage. When a cat is excited or scared, the pupil will open up in order to let more visual information enter the eye, even in bright light. This happens in humans as well, but is not as pronounced as it is with cats.
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Why are my cats pupils round in shape when all others I have seen are like slits?
because some cats have a weird history like heritage problems and it causes them to have round pupils, especialy if its a big cat like a Maine coon or a Persian.
Do cats pupils adjust faster or slower then humans pupils?
Cats pupils adjust just a little slower than humans pupils.Actually the answer above is not correct at all. Cats eyes adjust almost faster than humans. The reason being, because they are going to fight or are scared/frightened there pupils grow on will. If the room is too bright they pupils will grow to very thin slits. When nothing is wrong with the cats there pupils are normal, like a perfectly smooth rhombus.
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