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Why do some Siamese cats look cross-eyed?

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Unlike the eyes of some animals such as rabbits, a cat's eyes both point forward–just like ours–so most of what it sees it sees with both eyes. In order to see clearly, ... By turning its eyes in, a Siamese cat looks cross-eyed, but its retinas are now lined up like a normal cat's, sending the brain a clearer picture. read more

Although many Siamese cats aren't cross-eyed, historically the trait was considered normal for the breed. Today, Siamese with and without crossed eyes exist. Whatever your preference, you can find Siamese cats with beautiful blue eyes that slant or look straight on. read more

They look cross-eyed because they actually are cross-eyed. Among the genes of the Siamese breed are some less-than-desirable ones, like a kinked tail, cross-eyes, very small size, skull deformities ("coffin head"), and lowered longevity. They also have a predisposition to lymphoma. read more

If the eyes send the mouse-images to two different parts of the brain, the cat sees two mice instead of one. Confusing Message. And that’s what’s wrong with the eyes of a Siamese cat. Instead of being lined up in the back of the eye, the center of the left retina is shifted to the right and the center of the right retina is shifted to the left. read more

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