My Cat's Eyes Are Almost Always Dilated

If you have a cat with one dilated and one is not there are a number of things that could be wrong.

My cat's eyes are almost always dilated. Although hes white with an orange tail I think he might be part siamese because hes got blue eyes that look red when light shines on them. Cats eyes should dilate periodically so its a real concern if the pupils never contract. High blood pressure also called hypertension is the most common reason why your cats eyes are always dilated.

At best theyre almond shape in bright light. By studying your cats eyes along with her body language. It can also be a display of surprise or fear depending on the situation.

Cats eyes can also give their owners vital information about how they are feeling and so it is a good idea to find out what it means when your cats pupils are dilated meaning that they change shape when the level of light does not change. Diseases such as kidney or thyroid disease can cause hypertension leading to blindness. Constant dilation of cats eyes can be a sign of pain overstimulation or age-related atrophy.

However excitement does not always happen because of positive stimuli since it can also oc. Bear has always talked a lot since he was a kitten. Our Zebulons pupils never close to a slit like normal cats pupils do in bright light.

It can be a sign of a physical ailment or disease if its a constant condition such as hypertension anisocoria or dysautonomia. Cats eyes should dilate periodically so its a real concern if the pupils never contract. Feline hypertension can be related to several factors including kidney thyroid or heart disease so be sure to take your cat to the vet so that they can prescribe effective treatment.

Hes almost 2 I rescued him at Proximately 8 weeks and Ive just realized his pupils never become slits like all my other cats have done over the years. Also his pupils are almost round all the time. Constant dilation of cats eyes can be a sign of pain overstimulation or age-related atrophy.