hi there my cats eyes are partialy closed when he looks at me?

Question

it looks like the white bits in the eye its self,are half mast.

Answer 1

That is a non-threatening look. Looking at a cat directly in the eyes is threatening to them and visa-versa (don't ask me why). If you look at your cat then look away, the cat will do the same (unless it's watching you for some reason).

Answer 2

When you can see the third eyelid on a cat it means they are stressed. He might be coming down with something, a call to the vet is a good idea. See if you can work out what it is that's troubling, there are many things cats are sensitive to.

This list is not comprehensive, just off the top of my head:
Strangers in the house. Stray cats around. Home renovations. Moving house. Addition of a new baby. Addition of a new pet. Rearranging the furniture. A change in diet or brand of food. He's lost his favourite toy. The house smells different for some reason, eg: new airfreshener. You've changed his brand of litter or moved his litter box.

They're the main ones I can think of at 4.30am (lol) but it could be ANYTHING even if it seems minor to you it could be significant to your cat. They are creatures of habit.

Answer 3

The others are right. This is an affectionate greeting. Closing the eyes, and "blinking" all things of this sort, are signs of trust. Ever see a cat close it's eyes when it's frightened? Basically kitty is telling you that he trusts you and loves you. He feels at ease in your presence, unthreatened.

Some books say that cats like it if you return the gesture. It's like communicating; saying something the cat understands. Basically slow blinks. Look straight into the cat's face and close yours for 2 seconds.

Answer 4

If the part that is partially closed is the third eyelid, that is not healthy. You are not supposed to see the third eyelid over its eyes when the cats eyes are completely open. If that is the case, I recommend taking your cat to the vet. If you only see the third eye lid briefly, when the cat is closing its eyes that is okay.

If you mean that the cat is just partially closing its eyes or squinting, then like everyone else said, that is a good thing. It means that cat is happy and secure.

Answer 5

When cats are very content and secure the eyes go to half mast. I don't know if it's a tribute or signal of submission but it must be a subliminal thing, indicating they're not aggressive.

Answer 6

It's been my experience that cats look at you that way as their way of expressing non-agression. Cats eyes get big when they are agitated, hunting, or about to attack. Conversely, when a cat is relaxed with your presence, it will blink at you, sometimes wink at you, and almost always squint at you.

If you think there may be a problem, take the cat to the vet.

Answer 7

Basically this is a nonagressive greeting. If you close your eyes halfway while looking at the cat, they will often respond by closing their's halfway also.
I have 12 cats and one of them does this all the time.
It is a good thing. The cat is secure with you.

Answer 8

That white bit is the cats third eyelid. If it is half over, this is usually a sign of illness, often a virus. Please take your cat to the vet to be checked, as it can be the first sign of a serious virus.

Chalice

Answer 9

Did you know that cats have a third, inner eyelid? It is white and sometimes visible when you just wake your cat up. Go to this site for more info on your cat's anatomy.

http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_question.cfm?articleID=F31002AF-E7F2-99DF-3EA7D56EB400B927

Answer 10

Stoned