So our newest little girl (Spike) has some freaky extra eyelids. I know some reptiles have them....whenever I take a picture with a flash I catch the extra eyelids. In this picture she discovered that she could crawl INTO the duvet cover instead of just getting underneath the whole thing...
Maggies mommyV.I.P Lairian V.I.P LairianJoined:Sep 7, 2009Messages:1,126Likes Received:471Location: CTSphynx Bucks: $1,100.16Ratings:+471 What a beauty she is... Those eyes r crazy lookin! Maggies mommy, Jan 13, 2010 #2 ElisabetLairianJoined:Dec 13, 2009Messages:184Likes Received:68Location: Copenhagen, DenmarkSphynx Bucks: $389.00Ratings:+68 Decibels inner eyelids are sometimes showing too. It is especially if she is purring with her eyes half open. But never as visible as yours. Elisabet, Jan 13, 2010 #3 ilovemysphynxAdministrator Staff MemberJoined:Feb 2, 2009Messages:4,988Likes Received:3,073Location: New JerseySphynx Bucks: $6,141.16Ratings:+3,088 I am stumped but she sure is A beauty! ilovemysphynx, Jan 13, 2010 #4 Sam lewisV.I.P Lairian V.I.P LairianJoined:Jun 8, 2009Messages:1,568Likes Received:734Location: Lancaster, EnglandSphynx Bucks: $6,018.17Ratings:+736 Wow she really does have a party trick there!!! I'm lucky to get a picture of Mo with his eyes open! Sam lewis, Jan 13, 2010 #5 MarnasobsessionV.I.P Lairian V.I.P LairianJoined:Sep 20, 2009Messages:1,437Likes Received:795Location: LaVerkin, UT (South Utah)Sphynx Bucks: $465.00Ratings:+795 Wow...that is unusual for the third eyelid to be that far extended up. I thought that was a sign of illness. Pls forgive me is I am mistaken...I just thought I had heard that. It could be an old wives tale. Marnasobsession, Jan 13, 2010 #6 2sphynxgirlSenior Lairian Senior LairianJoined:Jul 5, 2009Messages:328Likes Received:171Location: Bowling Green, KYSphynx Bucks: $4.00Ratings:+171 Bluto's eyes are like Decibel's...if he is sleepy or purring, you can absolutely see those inner eyelids 2sphynxgirl, Jan 13, 2010 #7 BrookeBannedJoined:May 4, 2009Messages:1,767Likes Received:440Location: Tampa Bay, FLSphynx Bucks: $42.00Ratings:+443 No, Marna, you aren't mistaken about the third eyelids - if they're closed like that it can be a sign of a problem, anything from FHV, upper respiratory infection, chlamydia or -believe it or not - intestinal worms! If I'm reading it right, I think she's saying they only show up like that when she uses the flash on the camera, though...maybe they're just slow to retract after blinking from the flash? But, it might be a good idea to mention this to the vet, just for good measure. She's a gorgeous kitty!! Brooke, Jan 13, 2010 #8 abbyknitterSenior Lairian Senior LairianJoined:Dec 9, 2009Messages:529Likes Received:307Location: WisconsinSphynx Bucks: $1.00Ratings:+307 Abby's eyes do that sometimes, you have a beautiful kitty! abbyknitter, Jan 13, 2010 #9 BrookeBannedJoined:May 4, 2009Messages:1,767Likes Received:440Location: Tampa Bay, FLSphynx Bucks: $42.00Ratings:+443 Mack, glad you posted this, I meant to mention - I think it's only problematic if the third eyelids are closed like that all the time. I don't want to freak anybody out! They also do it when they're sleepy. Brooke, Jan 13, 2010 #10 RhubarbLairianJoined:Feb 18, 2009Messages:50Likes Received:22Location: Baltimore, MDSphynx Bucks: $337.00Ratings:+22 Yes...we really only see them when she is sleepy or when we take a picture with a flash. It is funny...with our other female it is almost impossible to get a picture (with a flash) that you don't get her with her eyes closed but with Spike we get the freaky alligator lids when we use the flash. I think it is just the timing of her blink and the flash. She is happy and healthy! Rhubarb, Jan 14, 2010 #11 abbyknitterSenior Lairian Senior LairianJoined:Dec 9, 2009Messages:529Likes Received:307Location: WisconsinSphynx Bucks: $1.00Ratings:+307 thanks that is good to know I was prety scared for a min. abbyknitter, Jan 14, 2010 #12 MarnasobsessionV.I.P Lairian V.I.P LairianJoined:Sep 20, 2009Messages:1,437Likes Received:795Location: LaVerkin, UT (South Utah)Sphynx Bucks: $465.00Ratings:+795 SS didn't mean to alarm. Jack and Maizie's third eyelids do come up just not to that extreme. Those Sphynxies keep us on our toes! Marnasobsession, Jan 14, 2010 #13 abbyknitterSenior Lairian Senior LairianJoined:Dec 9, 2009Messages:529Likes Received:307Location: WisconsinSphynx Bucks: $1.00Ratings:+307 Oh yeah they do abbyknitter, Jan 14, 2010 #14 ultra_stellaV.I.P Lairian V.I.P LairianJoined:Aug 4, 2009Messages:1,036Likes Received:369Location: MissouriSphynx Bucks: $296.00Ratings:+369 She's so pretty! That's cool you were able to capture that. ultra_stella, Jan 14, 2010 #15 susi794Moderator Staff MemberJoined:Aug 23, 2009Messages:13,352Likes Received:12,430Location: Belding, MichiganSphynx Bucks: $46,138.92Ratings:+12,611 She sure is a beauty! susi794, Jan 16, 2010 #16 PitRottMommyBannedJoined:May 28, 2009Messages:862Likes Received:282Location: Oklahoma City, OklahomaSphynx Bucks: $322.00Ratings:+287 I agree with Brooke: Those are 3rd eyelids. All cats have them, they're not "extra" or "abnormal", they do have a function. If her eyelids are staying up all the time, it indicates she's ill. If they come up while she's sleepy or when the flash on the camera goes off, that's normal too (just like Brooke said). They shouldn't be seen but by short glimses, they should remain in their relaxed position most of the time. PitRottMommy, Jan 16, 2010 #17 (You must log in or sign up to reply here.)Show Ignored Content Login with InstagramLog in with FacebookYour name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in Sphynxlair Forums > Sphynx Cat Chat > Sphynx Cat Tails > XenForo Add-ons by Brivium ™ © 2012-2018 Brivium LLC.
Decibels inner eyelids are sometimes showing too. It is especially if she is purring with her eyes half open. But never as visible as yours.
Wow...that is unusual for the third eyelid to be that far extended up. I thought that was a sign of illness. Pls forgive me is I am mistaken...I just thought I had heard that. It could be an old wives tale.
Bluto's eyes are like Decibel's...if he is sleepy or purring, you can absolutely see those inner eyelids
No, Marna, you aren't mistaken about the third eyelids - if they're closed like that it can be a sign of a problem, anything from FHV, upper respiratory infection, chlamydia or -believe it or not - intestinal worms! If I'm reading it right, I think she's saying they only show up like that when she uses the flash on the camera, though...maybe they're just slow to retract after blinking from the flash? But, it might be a good idea to mention this to the vet, just for good measure. She's a gorgeous kitty!!
Mack, glad you posted this, I meant to mention - I think it's only problematic if the third eyelids are closed like that all the time. I don't want to freak anybody out! They also do it when they're sleepy.
Yes...we really only see them when she is sleepy or when we take a picture with a flash. It is funny...with our other female it is almost impossible to get a picture (with a flash) that you don't get her with her eyes closed but with Spike we get the freaky alligator lids when we use the flash. I think it is just the timing of her blink and the flash. She is happy and healthy!
SS didn't mean to alarm. Jack and Maizie's third eyelids do come up just not to that extreme. Those Sphynxies keep us on our toes!
I agree with Brooke: Those are 3rd eyelids. All cats have them, they're not "extra" or "abnormal", they do have a function. If her eyelids are staying up all the time, it indicates she's ill. If they come up while she's sleepy or when the flash on the camera goes off, that's normal too (just like Brooke said). They shouldn't be seen but by short glimses, they should remain in their relaxed position most of the time.
