Fact or Fiction?

[Gladys]

I heard somewhere that the health of a cat was indicated in their eyes. For instance, my cat has overly large brown flecks in the right lower portion of her iris. Does that mean anything?

[angieh]

Sorry to say I have no idea Gladys. I will be interested to see what others say about this.

[Gladys]

That's okay. I don't know either.

I bet you had a look in your cat's eyes though, didn't you?

[angieh]

I did try to, but they are both fast asleep just now

[Gladys]

Okay, my cat's sleeping too.

I did have a look on the internet, and it says brown flecks in a cats eye could be age related and another reason from the holistic philosophy, indicate something wrong with the cat's health.

I like to think my cat's brown flecks in her eye are age - related.

I remember writing on my Catsey introduction, that the cat was about five years old but on reflection (time passes so quickly), she came to me when she was about two years old and that was in the summer of 2004!

[angieh]

Time flies when in the presence of a comforting cat!

[dandysmom]

I never heard that. Will take a look at Leia when she comes home this afternoon. She's 13.

[Elaine]

Sometimes cats health can be indicated through their eyes but there is usually other symptoms along with it.
For instance if the 3rd eyelids are showing and the cat is lethargic, has a runny nose etc etc.
The flecks you talk about do come with age and can also be an indication of hyper tension for example, but again there are usually other symptoms to consider.

[Gladys]

Thanks Elaine.

As I wrote, my cat is very well. I think I worry needlessly, but I don't think I'm alone there.

Best wishes

[Nuttygran]

I thought Missy's third eyelid was showing yesterday but she wouldn't let me look & she was off her food. She's had a little today but is asleep now.

It's her 8th birthday today. I sang happy birthday but I don't think she was impressed...