Albino Animals: Albino Cat

Albino Cat
An albino cat is a cat that is completely white and has pink eyes, due to a rare genetic condition that causes the animal to have no pigmentation of the skin, hair or eyes. The eyes appear pink because, without pigmentation, you can see the blood vessels of the eyes.



Throughout history, the albino cat has been revered as special. While the albino cat is not a specific breed, there are some types of cats that are more likely to produce an albino cat in their litter, including the Siamese cat and the Bengal tiger. It is suspected that, during the 1300s, the King of Siam had an albino cat and that Siamese cats are descendants of this line.



Siamese cats have a heat sensitive coat. They are born white and appear albino, and the climate in which they are raised helps determine the final color of their coat. Siamese cats raised in warmer climates will have whiter coats, their coats darken with age and exposure to cold.



Many people consider the true albino cat to be quite exotic, and purchasing an albino cat can be rather expensive. Albino kittens have been known to be sold for well over $3000 each.