Cats See Well in Dim Light

While cats can’t see in pitch-black conditions, they can detect light that is six times dimmer than what humans can see.
Cats See Well in Dim Light
Cats' superior night vision and movement detection make them successful nighttime hunters. WizartoProduction/Shutterstock
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Q: What can you tell me about feline vision? I’ve heard that cats see well in the dark, but I still think we should leave a nightlight on so our cats can find their way to water bowls and litter boxes in the dark. My partner disagrees.

A: I’m with you; we’ve placed night lights in strategic locations for our pets, too. Still, your partner’s position is valid because cats actually do see much better at night than humans.

Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com