Cats
2001 - 2016, Sarah Hartwell
This page has two linked topics - the different causes of blue eyes and white fur in cats is one,
the other is the relationship between eye colour, coat colour and deafness. This means some
information in one section might also be repeated or summarised in onther section (that way
you can read a section and not have to read the whole page).
ALBINO OR JUST WHITE?
A true albino kitten, age 7 weeks, owned by Michelle R. McGaha. The
eyes are unpigmented and appear pink. The skin is pale pink. The mother
A true albino cat is a tortie Manx, the father is unknown. He is very light sensitive and will
The eyes are unpigmented need sun-protection on his ears to guard against skin cancer (all white-
and appear pink. The skin is eared cats have a risk of skin cancer if they sunbathe too much).
pale pink.