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Kittens eyes going in different directions

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#1 ·
Hi there, just went to see this adorable 5.5week old ragdoll kitten but was a bit concerned about how her eyes appear to be looking different ways. I've read this is common in young blue-eyed cats but just wanted some more reassurance.

Thanks!
 

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#3 ·
yes I have seen kittens like this too and they grew up fine - its prob a developmental thing - it was quite pronounced in my first (human!) baby who is a teenager now! At the time I was not aware of it and a doc made us go thru a multitude of tests till he was 2!! Now aged 14 and long before his eyes are perfectly normal - so perhaps this is an animal development issue and I'm sure this lovely kitty will be fine :D
 
#4 ·
I have two blue eyed cats, one of them, Mittens, was distinctly cross eyed as a kitten. The other (Fluff Beast, grrrr, his name is mud in our house) had no problems. It was ever so cute but she grew out of it.
Is a blue eyed thing, you do see cross-eyed adult Siamese sometimes and I don't think it affects their vision, but I think most likely will grow out of it.
 
#15 ·
Ummm! You get a couple of bits more for your money?
That's how I viewed it when my Flix turned out to be male- he just had a little bit extra :lol:

(I was also VERY glad I found out before I had baby bunnies hopping around! :eek: )

Jenny, your new little lad is so scrummy!! :001_wub: I'm very glad you're no longer worrying, too! :D
 
#16 · (Edited)
its common in all kittens their eyes haven't developed / focus yet and all seem to be looking everywhere lol! My moggies had it aswell!

What colour/pattern is he? I hope that his parents are health tested/registered? And he comes to you at 12-13weeks of age? :) He is lovely!