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Blue eyes and albinism?

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Annamarianna:

Do all albino cats have blue eyes? Can they have golden/yellow eyes?

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Omnia:

Hi Annamarianna,

I think it's important to distinguish solid white cats from true albino cats. Albinism is a mutation that causes an absence of color while solid white cats have a gene that masks color. Eyes in solid while cats can be green, blue, gold, or odd (different color).

True albino cats have a reduced number of pigmentation cells (melanocytes), and their eyes are pink or pinkish blue due to a lack of pigmentation. An albino’s eyes are light sensitive. Some albinos or partial albinos may have pale blue eyes.

I hope this helps.

Animal Lover501

Annamarianna:

This is an awesome explanation. Thank you so much Omnia!

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