It Turns Out That Not All White Cats Are Albino, Recognize The Facts And Differences

Illustration of not all white cats is albino (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA Make no mistake, it turns out that not all white cats are albino cats. But many people get the wrong idea, assuming all cats have albino white fur. Scientific facts show, there is a fundamental and explicit difference between a white-haired cat and an albino cat.

Albinism is a genetic condition in which there is no color or pigmentation at all. For a cat cub to be born as a true albino cat, its parent and father must carry a genetic marker of albinism. If a white cat has white fur, the cat is generally a normal cat. The difference between a white cat and an albino cat, lies in the eyes and skin.

First, the difference between white cats and albino, is seen in his eyes. White cats tend to have a variety of eye tones. Including heterochromia, or interesting odd eyes', where both eye tones are different. On the other hand, the albino cat has a very limited spectrum due to lack of pigmentation. True albino cat eyes, pale blue or may appear pink or pink blue.

More basic that needs to be understood, pink is not warn itself. But the lack of light that re-reflects blood vessels in the eyes. The same thing also applies to the skin of an albino cat. If you look closely, the skin of an albino cat also does not have pigmentation. The skin, especially the nose and ears of the inside, may appear to be pink to pale pink.

In cats with partial albinism degrees, it is more common than true albinos. Launching Catster, Thursday, July 18, Siam, Burma, and Tonkin cats, each acquire certain colors that are typical of passing on the partial genetics of the albino. Its fur tends to be concentrated in color in certain areas. Areas that show the color of this albino tend to be in warmer areas. While colder areas develop pigmentation.

The difference between white cats and albino cats is then seen from sensitivity to light. Albino cats that lack pigmentation are more sensitive to light. This is because an albino cat is unable to produce melanin which functions to give color to the skin, fur, and eyes. But it also helps the body's ability to fight infection and disease. That means, an albino cat may have related health problems. To be sure, sunlight is dangerous for their vision and has the potential to damage the skin if exposed to the sun for a long time.

It is important to understand that in fact not all cats with blue eyes are deaf, which is one of the signs of an albino cat. Modern science suggests, although it may experience higher hearing loss in white cats. But this is determined how the genes they carry.