I have observed my kitten alot, and I have noticed that he only blinks when he is REALLY tired. Are kittens/cats supposed to blink?
And yes, I have made sure that he doesn't blink, I am 100% sure of that. Thanks in advance!
2006-11-23 02:50:26 · 10 answers · asked by PrettyInPink 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Oh, sorry people! My kitten is about 4 and a half months old.
2006-11-23 03:12:11 · update #1
Cats and dogs don't blink as frequently as humans- they tend to squint, as you have probably observed, but only blink occasionally. Nothing to worry about. Cats and dogs also have a sort of interior eyelid which you may have noticed if he is half asleep on your lap-this also helps to protect their eyes.
My puppy only blinks when he is looking at me very intently and even then it's very deliberate- like he's trying to wink! :)
2006-11-23 02:57:37 · answer #1 · answered by lauras_jewels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But I'd bet that their blink reflex is too fast for us to see - so at normal, non-tired speed a kitten is blinking so quickly that we humans could never catch it.
2006-11-23 02:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get kittens alot!!! how old are they do you know? My kittens were only one week old when i got them and they didn't blink cause they were too young!!!
2006-11-23 03:06:24 · answer #3 · answered by ♥dreamer♥ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cats blink all the time, especially when they're tired - nothing to worry about
2006-11-23 04:22:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never thought of it but now that you mention it I have realized that my kitten doesn't blink either.
2006-11-23 03:56:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jonela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, usually cats/ kittens blink. my cat does too
2006-11-23 04:10:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly 100% normal. My cat is on my lap right now and he is blinking. normal. Hope I helped!!!
2006-11-23 02:55:26 · answer #7 · answered by That One Girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats often blink slowly while looking at you to convey a feeling of ease with you.......think of it as there way of smiling!!
2006-11-23 04:00:22 · answer #8 · answered by ads 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then they are very young they are blind so do not touch their eyes
2006-11-23 02:59:34 · answer #9 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know but aren't kittens so cute!?!?!?!?!!!!
2006-11-23 02:59:38 · answer #10 · answered by ♥lovellly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋