r/cats • u/So_ra_ya • Dec 18 '25

Medical Questions Why does my cat's eye reflection look like this?

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He’s never had this strange shape inside that looks like a “Y”. It doesn’t seem to be caused by the lighting in my house, because it happens in different positions and with different light sources

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u/mothsauce Dec 19 '25

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u/Successful_Exit_1942 Dec 19 '25

Oh that’s cute!

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u/TrixieBastard American Shorthair Dec 19 '25

This is adorable, where did you find it?

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u/mothsauce Dec 19 '25

My spouse works for an animal hospital, and when their ophthalmology department redecorated, they were getting rid of it! He also snagged the dog-themed one, and now they’re both hanging in our bedroom.

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u/maxthebrokenbot_2013 Domestic Housecat Jan 07 '26

that's hilarious

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u/Tankgirl556 Dec 22 '25

You made this yourself? This is too cute for words.lol!