Name: Only 5% of Cats Are White?! Discover Their 4 Hidden Secrets
Uploaded: 2025-06-16T21:01:10.000Z
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A specific gene needs to be required for a white fur, specifically the dominant W gene.

It's so dominant that it masks or covers the fur's color and pattern.

Many white cats have different eye colors, odd-eyed.

That's because the dominant W gene blocks the melanin cells.

This keeps the melanin cells from getting to an eye, causing them to be odd-eyed.

The eye with melanin cells, often yellow or brown, whereas the melanin-lacking eye is blue.

In some countries, a white cat symbolizes happiness and luck.

But conversely, it is also a symbol of misfortune.

Earth has split opinion on white cats because of that old geezer.

For instance, in Russia, white cat is said to bring in fortune.

But in the UK, if a white cat comes to a house, it's a bad omen.

But it brings you good fortune if it leaves the house.

Parts like the ears, eyelids, or nose where there are less fur are prone to burns, squamous cell carcinoma, or even skin cancer.

It's best to keep the cat away from prolonged exposure to the sun and prevent sunburns.

So, between the hours 10 to 4, when the sun is hot, it's best to close the curtain slightly or lightly dress the cat.