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post #1 of 6
8/27/11 at 7:02pm
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Are some cats eyes more reflective than others?

It's IMPOSSIBLE to take a pic of Monet with the flash on, since it reflects, no matter what angle I take the pic at. With Picasso, maybe 1 of 5 pics I get the yellow/red eye glare.

I am wondering if this could be something with the eyes.. maybe like a genetic defect or something in one of them? Of course, they both can see (though sometimes I think Picasso can't see well from the corners of her eyes).
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post #2 of 6
8/27/11 at 8:04pm
I've never noticed any difference in reflectivity in any of my cats, save the colourpoints whose eyes glow red instead of green. It's perfectly normal in any animal; the tapetum lucidum is what causes it. I said somewhere else when I do chores at night, I have cats' eyes glowing around me at ground level, and one horse eye 6' above ground glowing; horse has two eyes but from head on, there is little reflection.
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post #3 of 6
8/28/11 at 6:06am
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Originally Posted by Draco View Post
Are some cats eyes more reflective than others?

It's IMPOSSIBLE to take a pic of Monet with the flash on, since it reflects, no matter what angle I take the pic at. With Picasso, maybe 1 of 5 pics I get the yellow/red eye glare.

I am wondering if this could be something with the eyes.. maybe like a genetic defect or something in one of them? Of course, they both can see (though sometimes I think Picasso can't see well from the corners of her eyes).
I have noticed a difference in "eye shine" between my F3 Savannah and my pure domestic cats. The F3 Savannah must NOT have a lot of light in his photo's or he gets that " reflective" eye look.

If you suspect Picasso has a eye issue I would recommend you see a licensed veterinarian you trust.

Hope that was somewhat helpful ?
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post #4 of 6
8/29/11 at 1:57am
I legitimately think some cats have different eyes. I'm no vet, though.

Crumb gets reflective eyes very badly in photos... his eyes are bright yellowishgreen, and he his big dark pupils. It's annoying, since I really like to take pictures of him! Harvey, on the other hand, has what we like to call "old man eyes". They're sort of goldenbrown, and the pupils fade into the color somewhat. Admittedly he is physically smaller, but we almost never get eye reflection on him. We've even noted it on photos where both of them are looking right at the camera, and Crumb has reflection and Harvey doesn't.
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post #5 of 6
8/29/11 at 5:17am
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If you suspect Picasso has a eye issue I would recommend you see a licensed veterinarian you trust.

Hope that was somewhat helpful ?
Maybe I worded my post wrong, lol. I know Picasso does not have eye issues that a vet needs to be seen, I was just curious to why she doesn't get reflective eyes while Monet gets it ALL the time. thought it was a bit odd.


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I legitimately think some cats have different eyes. I'm no vet, though.

Crumb gets reflective eyes very badly in photos... his eyes are bright yellowishgreen, and he his big dark pupils. It's annoying, since I really like to take pictures of him! Harvey, on the other hand, has what we like to call "old man eyes". They're sort of goldenbrown, and the pupils fade into the color somewhat. Admittedly he is physically smaller, but we almost never get eye reflection on him. We've even noted it on photos where both of them are looking right at the camera, and Crumb has reflection and Harvey doesn't.
that sounds reasonable.. Monet's eyes are more of a golden-green.. while Picasso's a tanish-amber color, and she is smaller, still kitten stage.
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post #6 of 6
8/29/11 at 5:25am
My tortie gets reflective eyes ALL the time...she has yellowish eyes and she's so hard to get pics of. However I can take pics of my torbie in any light it seems and her eyes never seem to reflect.
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