My Cat's Eyes Are Almost Always Dilated

Our Zebulons pupils never close to a slit like normal cats pupils do in bright light.

My cat's eyes are almost always dilated. When the animal is very excited andor nervous for example during a game session it is usual to see it with round or elliptical pupils. Are your cats eyes dilated all the time. We know his vision is excellent because he can catch gnats and small moths in mid-air.

Bear has always talked a lot since he was a kitten. If there is no change despite exposure to light consult your. Cats eyes should dilate periodically so its a real concern if the pupils never contract.

Although hes white with an orange tail I think he might be part siamese because hes got blue eyes that look red when light shines on them. But if you see it continuously and you ask yourself why are my cats eyes always dilated there could be a chain of multiple possible signs. Diseases such as kidney or thyroid disease can cause hypertension leading to blindness.

This is what is happening with your cat it seems to me. Sudden blindness is often caused by Untreated Feline Hypertension. At best theyre almond shape in bright light.

It can be a sign of a physical ailment or disease if its a constant condition such as hypertension anisocoria or dysautonomia. Cats eyes should dilate periodically so its a real concern if the pupils never contract. His eyes look just like your babys eyes do.

This can be very serious because the fixed dialated unresponsive eye can be signaling a stroke or impending kidney or liver failure. Cats eyes can also give their owners vital information about how they are feeling and so it is a good idea to find out what it means when your cats pupils are dilated meaning that they change shape when the level of light does not change. If you notice your cat has dilated pupils move him to a source of light or shine a torch in the eyes to see if they constrict go smaller.