The question effectively asks why cats are white all over. It is because they have a dominant gene symbolised by the letter W which removes pigment from the hair strands. It does this by removing the pigment creating cells in … Continue reading →
Yes, bobcats can be white because they can be albino and albino bobcats are all-white. Albinism is different to white cats caused by the dominant white gene. An albino individual has a congenital absence of pigmentation through the body including … Continue reading →
In 2020, there is no evidence that pumas can be white but this may change in the future.
Continue reading →White cats shouldn’t feel the cold more on dull, grey winter days but they may be slightly colder than other cats with darker coats in cold, bright weather (the sun is out) when they are outside. White cats have the … Continue reading →
Critics have been eager to accuse the producers of the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical, Cats, of “whitewashing people” even if they are playing a cat in the film. It’s a rather peculiar situation and in my … Continue reading →
UPDATE May 2, 2018 ADOPTED! I’ll be writing an update Thursday night. This is the face of heartbreak. Once this sad-eyed kitty becomes available at a North Carolina shelter, he may only have a few days to find a home … Continue reading →
There is no direct reason why white cats should have shorter lifespan. Although white cats can be deaf and have odd-eye color. The deafness makes the white cat more vulnerable outside. However, I am sure nearly all owners of deaf, white cats keep them inside. Therefore I’d argue that there is no reason why white cats should have a shorter lifespan than average.
Continue reading →People are interested in the prevalence of deafness in white cats. Fortunately, a useful research study tells us the information that we are looking for. The study is entitled: Aetiology, Prevalence and Diagnosis of Deafness in Dogs and Cats By … Continue reading →
White cats need sunscreen when in the sun (and there appears to be more sun than usual in places like California) but currently, there appears to be no safe sunscreen lotions for cats (unless someone can recommend one in a … Continue reading →
This is the latest batch of photos from Leanne and I think her title for the poster is very apt: ‘Brilliant whites and glorious greys’ ….certainly describes those beautiful cats and kittens. Grey is an interesting colour for a cat’s … Continue reading →
