Cat health dry nose
Cat’s physical characteristics
The Eyes
Of all the cat’s senses, vision is the most important. His eyes are naturally developed to detect the slightest movement of prey. Cats have
superb peripheral vision but are farsighted and cannot focus well on objects that are closer than 2 feet (0.6 meter) away. Although cats do not
see objects as sharply as humans, being farsighted makes them exceptional hunters.
Because cats are nocturnal, nature also gave them highly effective night vision for hunting. A reflective mirror like coating, called the
tapetum, reflects light onto the back of the retina, which helps them to see clearly in near darkness. This reflection of light off the tapetum
makes the eyes appear to glow in the dark, something you may have noticed in photographs.
Cats and kittens do not see colors like people do, but scientists believe that they can see shades of blue and red.
Cats’ eyes generally one of three shapes – round, almost shaped or slanted. They have a third eyelid that moves tears across the eye’s surface
to protect it from injury. This semi transparent membrance, called a haw, occasionally may be seen in the inner corner of the eye. However, the
haw should not be visible for long periods of time. If it is exposed on a regular basis, it could be a sign of illness.
The Nose
With about 200 millions olfactory cells designed for detecting scents, a cat’s sense of smell is 30 times more developed than it is in people.
Cats and kittens have a special organ called the Jacobson’s organ located at the top of the hard palate in their mouth. This organ (also known as
vomeronasal organ) analyzes molecules that make up different smells. If a cat sniffs you with his mouth open and looks like he is sneering at
you, he is really just breathing hard to pass scent molecules over the Jacobson’s organ. This process is known as flehmening.
No two cats are exactly alike; they each have their own personality quirks and preferences.
As you look at your cat’s dry nose, illness and paying a visit to the veterinarian are some of the first things you may first think of. When
an owner becomes familiar with the ideal cat nose condition and the most common nose illness symptoms, it is much easier to keep an eye on the
overall health of a feline. The appearance and function of a cat nose changes from time to time with some of the instances requiring immediate
medical attention. In the end, depending on many different factors, a cat’s dry nose may indicate nothing at all.
When a cat's nose is moist, this too is quite normal as the nasal region can appear moist to various degrees. However, when the nose becomes
very wet (especially with heavy nasal discharge) ? you may take your cat to the veterinarian to rule out a respiratory infection. A cat's natural
grooming habits and licking may also cause the nose to become moist and feel cool, which is a direct result of moisture evaporation.
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