Pets in Spain

The Cats Sense

-Cats are said to have a sense of smell that is 30 times better than humans.

-Cats enjoy the smell, and the effects, of catnip, but only if they’ve inherited the gene for it. For other cats, the smell may be intriguing, but catnip will have no effect.

-Cats are born with their sense of smell functioning, and it is highly developed by about three weeks of age.

-Their sense of smell means that felines are extremely sensitive to tainted food, and perhaps this has contributed to their finicky reputation. Cats are hunters, and in the wild, would rarely eat stale meat.

The Cats Sight

-The night vision of the feline is legendary. In order to see, they need only one-sixth as much light as a human. They cannot, however, see in total darkness. When enough light is not available, they use their whiskers to feel their way around.

-Your kitty’s eyes offer her almost 285 degrees of sight in three dimensions. Ideal peripheral vision for hunting.

-Cats do see in color, and can distinguish yellow, blue, and green hues. Their eyes are best, however, at detecting movement, and shades of grey.

-The feline eye has a third eyelid. Called the nictating membrane, or haw, it is designed to remove dust and dirt, and lubricate the eye. If there is illness or injury, the haw will show. Ironically, content and sleepy cats have been known to show haws as well.