IF CATS WERE TO CLOSE the EYES A Cats communicate in subtle ways, not limited to their ear and tail positions. Usually, when a cat’s eyes are closed, they’re at their most comfortable, but this isn’t always the case. Cats shut their eyes when they feel safe, relaxed, and happy. You’ll find your cat shuts one or both eyes when sleeping, grooming, kissed, eating food, being petted, and you look at them. However, closed eyes can signify a medical issue, such as a respiratory problem, infection, or eye damage.If you want to know the most common reasons cats shut their eyes and make more sense of this feline behaviour, our in-depth guide contains everything you need to know.
Cats sleep for 12-16 hours, and they fall asleep fast. As cats are crepuscular (most active between dawn and dusk), they sleep during the day to conserve energy in readiness for prowling and hunting. Cats close their eyes when sleeping because it provides the darkness they need to sleep. Some cats hide under beds to find dark conditions, but cats that enjoy being around their owners will cover their eyes with their legs to benefit from the companionship and safety. Cats go through two main stages of sleep. The first is rapid eye movement (REM). According to the US National Library of Medicine, rapid-eye movements are accompanied by muscle tone loss, muscle twitches, and wake-like cortical activity. During this stage of sleep, a cat’s brain mirrors its activity when awake. However, it’s also when cats are most likely to dream. As a result, cats close their eyes during this stage because their muscles are too relaxed to stay open. The second sleep stage is non-REM (NREM). This is a cat’s deepest stage of sleep, allowing it to repair and rebuild its body after a night of roaming and hunting. Cats in NREM are vulnerable as this is when predators are most likely to attack. Cats will tuck themselves into a secure hiding spot as finding cover allows them to stay safe and sleep without fear. Why Do Cats Close Their Eyes When You Pet Them? Most cats love being petted by their owners as it feels pleasurable and calms them down. Touching is a bonding tool between cats and their owners. Cats aren’t trusting animals, so owners have to earn their trust. When cats close their eyes while being petted, it’s because they trust you. Cats prefer to remain on high alert, keeping their eyes open and instincts sharp so that they can flee from danger. When cats shut their eyes, they believe that you pose no risk and mean them no harm.According to Live Science, cats enjoy the feeling around the base of their ears, under the chin, and around their cheeks, as this is where their sensitive facial glands are located. Why Do Cats Close Their Eyes When They Eat? When cats eat, they’re in a relaxed state and shut their eyes because they’re enjoying their meal. If food is tastier and more flavoursome, cats are more likely to close their eyes. Also, cats close their eyes to keep out food debris while eating. Similarly, flies are a problem in warm, humid regions. So, cats close their eyes to keep flies and other irritating bugs out. Kittens close their eyes to feed off their mother because they haven’t fully opened. After 8-12 days, their eyes begin to open naturally, and they become able to see. cats eyes roll back when sleeping Why Do Cats Close Their Eyes When They Sit? Cats comfortable in their owners’ presence are happy to relax with their eyes closed as they’re safe. Also, they’re likely to be in slow-wave sleep (SWS), which is the shallowest form of rest. This stage usually precedes the rapid eye movement stage of sleep, which is a much deeper sleep. During slow-wave sleep, cats lie with their heads raised and paws tucked in. Sometimes, they’ll sleep sitting up, with their muscles stiffened to keep them upright and rigid. While cats look like they’re in a deep sleep with their eyes closed, they’re fully aware of what’s going on around them. As a result, you’ll see their ears rotate backward and forward as they home in on any noises they pick up in their environment. This alertness allows them to pounce or flee whenever the need arises. Cats exhibit this sleep behaviour many times during the day, especially when it’s cold and rainy outside, and there’s nothing better to do. Why Do Cats Close Their Eyes When You Talk To Them? Many cats exhibit a slow blink when their owners talk to them. Both the squint and slow blink is a form of communication. Cats can’t understand their owners’ words, but they know that their owners are talking to them, especially when they maintain direct eye contact. A study by Scientific Reports has found that the eyes are essential in signaling emotions in human-to-cat communications. The narrowing of the eyes is associated with positive emotional responses. When humans slow blink alongside high-pitched sounds, cats repeat this action in response. Eye narrowing movements produce a similar reaction to a human smile. This helps build a strong bond with cats who recognize and repeat this communication technique. While cats aren’t strictly closing their eyes, it looks similar and can be mistaken for tiredness. Why Do Cats Close Their Eyes When They Groom? Cats only groom when it’s safe for them to do so. As a result, they don’t need to be on high alert and are comfortable closing their eyes as they clean themselves. Cats don’t just groom themselves to clean their fur, but they do it to soothe and comfort themselves. Animal experts believe this is in response to threatening or embarrassing situations, and it’s also a form of self-medication that relieves tension. This means the grooming process feels pleasant, and cats close their eyes as a sign of enjoyment. Similarly, cats close their eyes when grooming their facial area. This is for practical reasons, as it reduces the risk of their claws scratching their eyes and prevents debris from getting into the eyes as they clean. However, if your cat closes its eyes as you groom it with a brush or comb, it may be unhappy. Eye-closing is a sign that your cat is trying to get through the uncomfortable process, especially if they’re a long-haired breed with lots of knots and mattes. Are My Cat’s Eyes Closed Due To A Health Problem? While cats close their eyes for largely positive reasons, this behavior can signify that something’s wrong. Cats are experts at hiding sickness and illness, which keeps them safe from predators. Your cat could be closing its eyes for the following medical reasons: Eye Infections A healthy cat’s eyes should be clear and bright. Discharge or inflammation are obvious signs that your cat has an uncomfortable eye infection. "The cat has nine lives - three for playing, three for straying, and three for staying." - English Proverb The belief that cats have nine lives could stem from the fact that they always seem to land on their feet. ----------------------------- I பூனை கண்ணை மூடிக்கொண்டால் பூலோகமே இருண்டு போகுமா -மிஸ்டர் மியாவ் மியாவ் ? பூனை கண்ணை மூடிக்கொண்டால் பூலோகமேஇருண்டு போகுமா -மிஸ்டர் மியாவ் மியாவ் ? If a cat closes its eyes, will the world go dark - Mr. Meow Meow? If a cat closes its eyes, will the world go dark - Mr. Meow Meow? ------------------------------------ II chanakya neethi: A famous saying on punishments is that - 'सर्वो दण्डजितो लोको दुर्लभो हि शुचिः क्वचित्। दण्डस्य हि भयात् कृत्स्नं जगत् भोगाय कल्पते॥' 'People who are good, nice, and righteous by themselves are very rare. The world is in order; order is maintained in the world by the fear of punishment. It is due to the fear of punishment that people get to enjoy what is due to them. This applies not only to men.' 'देवदानवगन्धर्वा रक्षांसि पतगोरगाः। तेऽपि भोगाय कल्पन्ते दण्डेनैव निपीडिताः॥' 'Devas, Danavas, Gandharvas, birds, reptiles, they all are engaged in their own functions properly because of the fear of punishment.' 'भीषास्माद्वातः पवते भीषादेति सूर्यः। भीषास्मादग्निश्चेन्द्रश्च मृत्युर्धावति पञ्चमः॥' 'Says Taittiriya Upanishad. It is in fear of him, fear of him as the ruler/commander that the sun lights up, wind blows, fire burns, Indra causes rains, and Mrutyu takes away lives. They all function under his command only. They all function because of fear of him as the universal ruler/commander. So even the sun, wind, they all function under fear, fear that if they don’t function as ordained, they will be punished.' 'Punishment is called danda. Tasya neetihi dandaneetihi. The science of punishment is called dandaneeithi. How to punish, that is dandaneetithi.' 'दण्डनीतिः अलब्धलाभार्था लब्धपरिरक्षणी रक्षितविवर्धनी। Dandaneeti is a means to make acquisitions, to get one what is rightfully due to him. To protect assets and to improve upon them, to increase them. Acquisition of assets, their protection, their increase. And also to make these assets available for righteous utilization.' 'तस्यामायत्ता लोकयात्रा। Worldly progress depends on dandaneeti, how well dandaneeti is implemented.' 'तस्माल्लोकयात्रार्थी नित्यमुद्यतदण्डः स्यात्। So the principle of governance by the fear of punishment should be upheld if the ruler is desirous of the progress of his kingdom.' 'नह्येवंविधं वशोपनयनमस्ति भूतानां यथा दण्ड इत्याचार्याः। Acharyas say that there is no better method to control people than the fear of punishment.' 'नेति कौटिल्यः – No, says Chanakya, Kautilya. तीक्ष्णदण्डो हि भूतानामुद्वेजनीयः। – The ruler who metes out severe punishment is hated; he becomes repulsive. मृदुदण्डः परिभूयते। – The ruler whose punishments are mild is not taken seriously. यथार्हदण्डः पूज्यः। – The ruler whose punishment is balanced, as is necessary, as someone deserves – he is respected.' 'सुविज्ञातप्रणीतो हि दण्डः प्रजा धर्मार्थकामैर्योजयति। When punishment is given with due consideration, thoughtfully, as much is necessary, as much only as is necessary then that makes people righteous.' 'दुष्प्रणीतः कामक्रोधाभ्याम् अज्ञानात् वानप्रस्थपरिव्राजकानपि कोपयति। Punishment, when meted out to satisfy anger, out of anger, or with any other motive, to achieve some other motive, will cause agitation even among ascetics, sanyasis - then what to speak of normal householders?' 'अप्रणीतो हि मात्स्यन्यायमुद्भावयति। If the wicked are not punished properly and in time, it will create matsya nyaya, a situation where the big fish eat the small fish. Where might becomes right, the strong and powerful take advantage of the weak. This is not desirable.' 'बलीयानवल्ं हि ग्रसते दण्डधराभावे। The ruler is the protector of the weak. It is his duty to protect the weak. The weak can resist the strong and progress only under the protection of the ruler and the fear that he installs in the strong.' --------------------------------------- III The article reminds me of the day some wrote how the the small tank is without ripples; and the order of punishing the good alone made all these possible. And there were sounds of jalras too. Already there used to be a lot of laughing stuff every day and today a saint as a cat uttered some joke. The well frog said that the world is very peaceful. Parkinson said all unto the level of that vessel containing water. The joke part of it is we are all Indians who will remain silent and if time arises, even vote out against the good, so the country is so safe. Nenhjil uramum indri nermai tiranum indri vanjanai seyvarodu…… K Rajaram IRS 5724 6724 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZoomd%3D48R_k4Xf4p_-QV%2BH_Nxj6rBhwmtoCROTQx6XEYMA%40mail.gmail.com.
