As cats get older, many of their body functions will decline, and the cat’s eyes may become blind due to some external factors, such as cat eye injuries or inflammation and infection, and the owner does not discover it in time. Blindness will become more and more serious, so correctly determining whether a cat's eyes are blind is something every owner needs to know. ​​​​​​

Studies have found that vision loss is generally gradual, and cats gradually compensate and adapt to their lost vision, so owners often do not realize that the cat's vision has become very poor. In this case, as a parent, you need to pay more attention to the changes in the cat's state. When you find that the cat's eyes are slow to react, you should pay special attention.

In addition, if the cat suffers from sudden vision loss, its symptoms will generally be more obvious. For example, cats that have lost their vision will suddenly become confused. They will not move around and will only stay alone in a place where they think they are safe. They often bump into things when walking, so cats will have more small scratches on their bodies.

After investigation and research, it has been shown that blind cats will have abnormal reactions that are different from usual before they learn to adapt. Cats will be unwilling to leave the cat litter, they will no longer go to the cat toilet, their personality will become withdrawn, and even if you interact and play with them, they will not respond excitedly. Their cries will become pitiful. In this period of confusion and fear, and when you comfort it, it will continue to cry.

In addition, cats that have lost their vision will have reduced sensitivity to the environment. You can proactively test whether your cat’s vision is still present. You can use your fingers or a flashlight to keep moving the cat's eyes, or turn a switch to see if the cat's eyes can move and react normally. If the cat does not respond, it means the cat is blind.