I have four cats...three dark ones (dark gray/brown, black, and one very dark tabby) and one that is pure white. The white one is the sister of the black one and very loving and sweet, but the three dark ones hang out and lick each other's ears and the white one hangs out in the bathroom next to the kitty litter box...She is always lying by herself except when I get in bed...then she lays with me... This sounds like a dumb question, but it is seriously something I have wondered. At times she seems depressed, but I can't figure out why...
2006-12-11 09:58:35 · 10 answers · asked by xxx 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I should have noted that I know cats are color blind...There is a huge difference in color between the snow white one and the three much darker ones...They would be able to tell the difference...
2006-12-11 10:02:35 · update #1
OK, not racism...you're right and I'm a dirty hobbit that licks between my hairy toes...Call it what you want to call it....let's call it Applesauce... Can cats with different color coats be applesauce against cats with other color coats...Is it an OK question now?
2006-12-11 10:07:25 · update #2
There are a bunch of dumb @sses answering your question. Animals have prejudices just like all humans. Animals of a herd or pack that stand out as visually different are often snubbed by the majority. "Black sheep". This is very natural and expected in animal kingdom. Part of natural selection.
2006-12-11 10:49:08 · answer #1 · answered by Scott C 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not all animals are completely colorblind. Most have limited color vision. Also, coat color has been known to factor into animal relations; a recent study showed that lionesses prefer dark-maned lions as mates! That being said, there are probably many other hierarchical issues at play with your cats. Age, gender, genetic predispositions, relative size and just plain aggressiveness are all important to animals. Also, I've read that cats who are raised around other cats are more social than cats raised alone and then introduced to other cats later in life. Whatever the cause, your little white kitty prefers YOUR company. You are now owned by a cat.
2006-12-11 10:24:07 · answer #2 · answered by qiyue12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats see in shades of grey but I doubt "racism" is the issue. Its more likely an issue of territory and dominance. Cats are very territorial creatures and in an area where there are multiple cats, a pecking order will establish who is "top cat" and who is on the bottom of the totem pole so to speak. It sounds like your white cat is obviously not the dominant one. Continue to give her attention, but definitely don't neglect the other cats or they will make it worse for her.
2006-12-11 10:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by userafw 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Racism" cannot exist within a race. Dogs are dogs and cats are cats. Humans are humans.
Personalities vary greatly and what you are observing is probably just their individual personalities and is not related to coat color.
2006-12-11 10:02:12 · answer #4 · answered by BeamMeUpMom 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Animals are color blind. They only see in shades of gray. Could be her interaction or lack of with her siblings. Try to involve all of them in some activity she is sure to partake in.
2006-12-11 10:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by beeotch 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well... We've all heard that white sheep will often shun the black one.
So maybe... Maybe.
2006-12-11 10:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by ljn331 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
pay extra attention to her. play with her everything. but [obv] dont neglect your other animals.
2006-12-11 10:01:34 · answer #7 · answered by Hannah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right! It does sound like a dumb question! Incredibly dumb!
2006-12-11 10:06:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
lmfao!
2006-12-11 10:00:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
NO DUM ***!!!!!
2006-12-11 10:22:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋