2006-07-31 12:50:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Solid white with red eyes is albino and yes it's rare.
2006-07-31 12:54:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Albino cats are very rare and are usually seen in pointed cats like siamese, and also in snow bengals. Albino means that there is lack of pigment, and any being that is albino is more suseptible to things like sunlight and immune type diseases. Be sure to have this kitten fully vaccinated and keep her vaccinated throughout her life to prevent common kitty diseases. Albinos are also sensitive to sunlight, so be sure that this kitty is an indoor cat only. Blindness may also occur in albinos as will deafness. Waardenburg syndrome is a genetic disorder in which white pigment and deafness are seen. This is not a deadly disease and any species can get this. Your kitten may have this, and one way to tell is if the eyes are further apart than normal. If they are, your kitten has a good chance of being deaf. Deafness and blindness are not very handicapping to cats, as they get along fine with their other strong senses.
Albino cats only fill 2% of the feline population, so you have a real rare kitty on your hands! She should live a long healthy life. Just be sure to have regular vet visits to be sure everything is fine for her.
2006-07-31 13:05:18 · answer #2 · answered by confusedbuthappy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a kitten like this when I was younger. It was all white but the eyes were somewhat blue with a red tint to them. I named her snow. As she grew(about a month later) her fur started changing and she had the markings of a siamese. Keeping in mind she was completely white when she was born, I would give it a few weeks to develop some more to see if you truly do have an albino kitten. I also thought mine was albino but she changed.
2006-07-31 14:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by rodam r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely albino, definitely rare, definitely hard to care for.
Take your kitten to the vet. But be sure to place it in a box or carrier with a blanket or towel and shield its' eyes because they are very sensitive to light. It most probably will need an indoor home as the sunlight and heat can be very painful.
I don't know all that much more so I really do advise a trip to the vet.
give it a tiny nuzzle from me.
2006-07-31 13:06:07 · answer #4 · answered by fishergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats, you got yourself an albino kitten. Get it checked out at the vet. Since it has no pigmentation whatsoever you'll also want to make sure that cat doesn't go outside, ever. It's ears and nose will be extremely vulnerable to skin cancer. It can live a normal life, but you definitely want to get it checked out at the vet! It is a genetic defect, just like an albino human.
If you can't keep it indoors at all times, please immediately find it a home with someone who can. It's so essential! Thank you!
2006-07-31 13:02:17 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White kittens are not rare, but in my life working at the vet hospital I haven't seen one with red eyes. It sounds like an albino. These cats can sometimes be deaf or blind, I would recommend getting it checked for both. Also, they can sunburn more easily and are more prone to skin cancer, and their eyes are more senstive to light.
2006-07-31 12:59:48 · answer #6 · answered by Robin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is very rare. I've never heard of a cat having red eyes. As the cat gets older, they eyes may change color.
2006-07-31 21:03:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, red eyes means it is an albino, and may be worth more, but it may also mean it won't live long. You should probably talk to a vet about it.
2006-07-31 12:55:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
albino
Here is a site it talks about the chances of the cat being albino with those color eyes, and also some possible health concerns because of it.
2006-07-31 12:55:12 · answer #9 · answered by dvm2b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an albino. Those are very rare.
2006-07-31 12:55:10 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋