Have you ever wondered how well your cat
can see in the dark? Cats tend to be out a lot more at night. Can they see
better at night than the day? What’s up with their night vision? Well, cats can
see much better in the dark than people. While dogs can see five times better
in the dark than people. It is said that cats can see six times better in the
dark than people. How is this possible?
They eyes are simply designed differently. A cat’s retina is much more
complex than a person’s. The layers of tissue at the back of the cat’s eyes
contain photoreceptors called cones and rods. The concentration of rod
receptors is high while the concentration of cone receptors is low. This allows
cats to see more light but less color. Learn more here or talk with your local vet
clinic Roanoke, VA.
