Is it true that cats can’t see the color red? These are the colors cats can see, according to veterinarians

Does your cat go crazy for laser pointers or flashing lights? Most animals don’t see the world exactly the same as we do and our feline friends are no different.

Cat vision is a subject that has intrigued veterinary behaviorists and scientists for a long time. Despite countless, exhaustive studies, feline spectral sensitivity remains a bit of a mystery. What we do know is that pet moggies don’t see exactly the same image as we humans do because their eyesight differs from ours - and in some ways, they have keener vision than we do.

It is generally believed that domestic cats have dichromatic vision which means they have two types of color-detecting cone cells in their retinas. However, some researchers argue that cats have a third photopic receptor which is sensitive to medium wavelengths, giving them, in theory, trichromatic vision.

Which colors are cats unable to see?

So what colors can cats see? Cats see the world in multicolor vision like we do but are more sensitive to certain colors and like colorblind humans, struggle to differentiate between red and green. Your cat will also be sensitive to blue light wavelengths found in LED lights and shades of yellow.

Humans are able to see a larger spectrum of more vibrant colors during the day, while cats win hands down when it comes to peripheral vision and seeing in dim lighting or the darkness of night. Cats also have a wider field of view. Dr. Jennifer Coates, a veterinarian and writer for PetMD, notes that cats have a wider field of view, approximately 200 degrees compared to humans’ 180 degrees, giving them a broader perspective of their surroundings.

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