Most cats have lashes, the only breed of cat that doesn’t is the hairless cat. Ragdoll cats, Maine coons… usually these long-haired cat breeds have more obvious eyelashes than short-haired cats.
You may have asked yourself, Does my cat even have eyelashes?After all, you probably can’t see them, so swipe left to find out all there is to know about them.
Cats’ lashes grow in the same place as human lashes; from the upper and lower eyelids, in the form of thick hairs.But because of fur, their eyelashes disappear into it.
Cats have short eyelashes which makes them hard to see, so it is not surprising that most people think cats do not have eyelashes, but they are there under the fur and cat whiskers.
The answer to the question ‘do cats have eyelashes?’ is a firm yes.However, not all cats have them. Hairless breeds are the exception, which is not very surprising since they do not have fur either.
What is the purpose of cat eyelashes?As with our own eyelashes, the purpose of a cat’s lashes is to protect the eyes. But as they're very small, cats have whiskers, fur, and a third eyelid.
As it is with everything concerning a cat’s body and body parts, cats can have eyelash disorders. However, these disorders are not very common, and when they do happen they are not usually severe.
There are three eyelash disorders that may interfere with your cat's eye condition: • trichiasi• distichiasi• ectopic ciliaIf you want to learn more about them, swipe up.