10 Interesting Things About White Cats

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Melanin is linked to the color of a cat's eyes. The eyes of light cats are light. All-white cats can have eyes that are blue, green, yellow, orange, or a mix.

1. White Cats Can Have Very     Unique Eye Colors

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2. White Cats Are Not Albino

Albino cats are white. Albino cats don't have any color on their skin, fur, or eyes. To spot an albino cat, look for eyes that are pale blue, pink, or red.

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Sunburn and skin cancer are more likely to happen to cats with light or white fur. Limit how much sun outdoor cats get, use heavy curtains or shades, or put sunscreen on them. Consult vet.

3. White Cats Can Get     Sunburned, Too

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4. White Cats Are Considered Lucky

White cats are a sign of luck all over the world. Figures of white cats called "Maneki Neko" in Japan are meant to bring good luck to homes and businesses.

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White cats lived in the White House with several US Presidents. William McKinley had two Turkish Angoras, while Rutherford B. Hayes, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter all had Siamese cats.

5. Many White Cats Have     Lived in the White House

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6.White Persian Cats Are the     Most Popular

White Persian cats are popular because they look elegant, but they need to be groomed often to keep their long, silky hair from getting tangled.

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There are many different colors and shapes of solid-colored cats, but pure white is the most unusual. Cats can also have coats that are tabby, tuxedo, calico, or tortoiseshell.

7. Pure White Cats are the Least     Common

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8.White Cats are Perceived as     Shy

Hide and seek can be a fun way to connect with your cat while also encouraging playfulness. Startle them and hide behind furniture to encourage them to join in on the fun.

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White cats with blue eyes may be predisposed to deafness. Precautions like as visual indicators and indoor-only living are required for people who are partially or completely deaf.

9. Many white cats (but not all)     are deaf.

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10.Many breeds can have all-white coats.

All-white cats can be seen in a variety of breeds. They contain a dominant masking gene (W) that conceals other coat colors/patterns, resulting in a completely white coat.

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